US Bridges

US34/N2 over Wood River

Good

Hall County, Nebraska · 1W Grand Island · Structure no. S034 23185

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,430
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US34/N2 over Wood River is a concrete continuous slab carrying US34/N2 over Wood River in Hall County, Nebraska. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 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 8,430 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,645 by 2038. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesUS34/N2
CrossesWood River
Location1W Grand Island
RouteU.S. Route 34
Coordinates40.8877, -98.3623
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 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 width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,430 (2018)
Projected traffic12,645 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US34/N2 over Wood River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is US34/N2 over Wood 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 US34/N2 over Wood River carry?

About 8,430 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US34/N2 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 46 ft wide.

Who owns US34/N2 over Wood River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.