US Bridges

US34 over Lincoln Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Nebraska · 1E Aurora · Structure no. S034 25295

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,675
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US34 over Lincoln Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US34 over Lincoln Creek in Hamilton County, Nebraska. It was built in 1996, 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 2,675 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,611 by 2038. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesUS34
CrossesLincoln Creek
Location1E Aurora
RouteU.S. Route 34
Coordinates40.8725, -97.9728
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,675 (2018)
Projected traffic3,611 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US34 over Lincoln Creek built?

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

What condition is US34 over Lincoln Creek 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 Lincoln Creek carry?

About 2,675 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US34 over Lincoln Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US34 over Lincoln Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.