US Bridges

US34 over Oak Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, Nebraska · 7NW Lincoln · Structure no. S034 31752

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
264 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,050
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US34 over Oak Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US34 over Oak Creek in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 11,050 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,575 by 2038. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesUS34
CrossesOak Creek
Location7NW Lincoln
RouteU.S. Route 34
Coordinates40.8798, -96.7761
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.4 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,050 (2018)
Projected traffic16,575 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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 Oak Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US34 over Oak Creek 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does US34 over Oak Creek carry?

About 11,050 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US34 over Oak Creek?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns US34 over Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.