US Bridges

US6/US34 over BNSF RR 076-508-N

Fair

Kearney County, Nebraska · 0W Heartwell · Structure no. S006 19098

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
237 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,825
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US6/US34 over BNSF RR 076-508-N is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US6/US34 over BNSF RR 076-508-N in Kearney County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 90 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 2,825 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,673 by 2038. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesUS6/US34
CrossesBNSF RR 076-508-N
Location0W Heartwell
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyKearney County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.5678, -98.7908
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,825 (2018)
Projected traffic3,673 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US6/US34 over BNSF RR 076-508-N built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is US6/US34 over BNSF RR 076-508-N 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 2023.

How much traffic does US6/US34 over BNSF RR 076-508-N carry?

About 2,825 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US6/US34 over BNSF RR 076-508-N?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US6/US34 over BNSF RR 076-508-N?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.