WB-US34/SB-US281 over M Ch Platte River
FairHall County, Nebraska · 4S Grand Island · Structure no. S034 22706L
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 332 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,355
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
WB-US34/SB-US281 over M Ch Platte River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB-US34/SB-US281 over M Ch Platte River in Hall County, Nebraska. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 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 15,355 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,033 by 2038. The structure is 332 ft (101.2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was WB-US34/SB-US281 over M Ch Platte River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is WB-US34/SB-US281 over M 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 M Ch Platte River carry?
About 15,355 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is WB-US34/SB-US281 over M Ch Platte River?
The structure is 332 ft (101.2 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 M Ch Platte River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.