WB-US34/SB-US281 over S Ch Platte River
FairHall County, Nebraska · 1S Grand Island Intrchg · Structure no. S034 22521L
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 552 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,585
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
WB-US34/SB-US281 over S Ch Platte River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB-US34/SB-US281 over S Ch Platte River in Hall County, Nebraska. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 65 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 11,585 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,115 by 2038. The structure is 552 ft (168.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was WB-US34/SB-US281 over S Ch Platte River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is WB-US34/SB-US281 over S Ch Platte River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does WB-US34/SB-US281 over S Ch Platte River carry?
About 11,585 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is WB-US34/SB-US281 over S Ch Platte River?
The structure is 552 ft (168.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns WB-US34/SB-US281 over S Ch Platte River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.