EB-US34/NB-US281 over Wood River Overflow
FairHall County, Nebraska · 1S Grand Island · Structure no. S034 23055R
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 54 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,340
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
EB-US34/NB-US281 over Wood River Overflow is a concrete continuous slab carrying EB-US34/NB-US281 over Wood River Overflow in Hall County, Nebraska. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 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 12,340 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,510 by 2038. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was EB-US34/NB-US281 over Wood River Overflow built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is EB-US34/NB-US281 over Wood River Overflow 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 Wood River Overflow carry?
About 12,340 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is EB-US34/NB-US281 over Wood River Overflow?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns EB-US34/NB-US281 over Wood River Overflow?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.