US Bridges

134th ST over US6/BNSF RR (H-253)

Fair

Lancaster County, Nebraska · US6/134th ST Waverly · Structure no. C005504107P

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
446 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,089
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

134th ST over US6/BNSF RR (H-253) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 134th ST over US6/BNSF RR (H-253) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 4,089 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,951 by 2042. The structure is 446 ft (135.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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Carries134th ST
CrossesUS6/BNSF RR (H-253)
LocationUS6/134th ST Waverly
RouteCounty Highway 0P41
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.9122, -96.5359
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length446 ft (135.9 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,089 (2017)
Projected traffic6,951 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 134th ST over US6/BNSF RR (H-253) built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is 134th ST over US6/BNSF RR (H-253) 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 134th ST over US6/BNSF RR (H-253) carry?

About 4,089 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 134th ST over US6/BNSF RR (H-253)?

The structure is 446 ft (135.9 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns 134th ST over US6/BNSF RR (H-253)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.