US Bridges

EB-US34/NB-US281 over S Ch Platte River

Fair

Hall County, Nebraska · 1S Grand Island Intrchg · Structure no. S034 22521R

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
553 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
11,585
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB-US34/NB-US281 over S Ch Platte River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB-US34/NB-US281 over S Ch Platte River in Hall County, Nebraska. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 6 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 553 ft (168.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesEB-US34/NB-US281
CrossesS Ch Platte River
Location1S Grand Island Intrchg
RouteU.S. Route 34
CountyHall County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.8024, -98.3783
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating16.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length553 ft (168.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,585 (2018)
Projected traffic19,115 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was EB-US34/NB-US281 over S Ch Platte River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is EB-US34/NB-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 EB-US34/NB-US281 over S Ch Platte River carry?

About 11,585 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is EB-US34/NB-US281 over S Ch Platte River?

The structure is 553 ft (168.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns EB-US34/NB-US281 over S Ch Platte River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.