US Bridges

US34 over Massacre Canyon

Good

Hitchcock County, Nebraska · 3E Trenton · Structure no. S034 06346

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
192 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,125
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US34 over Massacre Canyon is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US34 over Massacre 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 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 2,125 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,763 by 2038. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesUS34
CrossesMassacre Canyon
Location3E Trenton
RouteU.S. Route 34
Coordinates40.2019, -100.9733
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,125 (2018)
Projected traffic2,763 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Massacre Canyon built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is US34 over Massacre Canyon 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US34 over Massacre Canyon carry?

About 2,125 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US34 over Massacre Canyon?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US34 over Massacre Canyon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.