US Bridges

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

Good

Hall County, Nebraska · 0S Grand Island Intrchg · Structure no. S034 22572R

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,585
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB-US34/NB-US281 over M Ch Platte River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB-US34/NB-US281 over M Ch Platte River in Hall County, Nebraska. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,585 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,115 by 2038. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesEB-US34/NB-US281
CrossesM Ch Platte River
Location0S Grand Island Intrchg
RouteU.S. Route 34
Coordinates40.8098, -98.3783
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 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 M Ch Platte River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is EB-US34/NB-US281 over M Ch Platte River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does EB-US34/NB-US281 over M 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 M Ch Platte River?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 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 M Ch Platte River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.