US Bridges

US34 over BNSF RR 083-391-A

Good

Hamilton County, Nebraska · 3W Aurora · Structure no. S034 24779

Built
1996
29 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
296 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US34 over BNSF RR 083-391-A is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US34 over BNSF RR 083-391-A in Hamilton County, Nebraska. It was built in 1996 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,425 by 2038. The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesUS34
CrossesBNSF RR 083-391-A
Location3W Aurora
RouteU.S. Route 34
Coordinates40.872, -98.072
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length296 ft (90.2 m)
Longest span295 ft (89.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2018)
Projected traffic9,425 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US34 over BNSF RR 083-391-A built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is US34 over BNSF RR 083-391-A 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US34 over BNSF RR 083-391-A carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US34 over BNSF RR 083-391-A?

The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long with a longest span of 295 ft (89.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US34 over BNSF RR 083-391-A?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.