US34 over Macklin Canyon
FairHitchcock County, Nebraska · 5W Trenton · Structure no. S034 05605
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 213 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,440
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US34 over Macklin Canyon is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US34 over Macklin Canyon in Hitchcock County, Nebraska. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 75 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 1,440 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,872 by 2038. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US34 over Macklin Canyon built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is US34 over Macklin Canyon 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US34 over Macklin Canyon carry?
About 1,440 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US34 over Macklin Canyon?
The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US34 over Macklin Canyon?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.