US Bridges

US34/US281 over Wood River

Fair

Hall County, Nebraska · 1S Grand Island · Structure no. S034 23023

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,340
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US34/US281 over Wood River is a concrete continuous slab carrying US34/US281 over Wood River in Hall County, Nebraska. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 12,340 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,510 by 2038. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.8 mi (130 km).

Location

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CarriesUS34/US281
CrossesWood River
Location1S Grand Island
RouteU.S. Route 34
CountyHall County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.8745, -98.378
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width115 ft (35.1 m)
Roadway width111 ft (33.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,340 (2018)
Projected traffic18,510 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.8 mi (130 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 US34/US281 over Wood River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is US34/US281 over Wood 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 US34/US281 over Wood River carry?

About 12,340 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US34/US281 over Wood River?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns US34/US281 over Wood River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.