US Bridges

US34 over Stream

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · 7NW Lincoln · Structure no. S034 31794

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,050
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US34 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying US34 over Stream 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 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 11,050 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,575 by 2038. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesUS34
CrossesStream
Location7NW Lincoln
RouteU.S. Route 34
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.8795, -96.7681
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 Stream built?

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

What condition is US34 over Stream 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does US34 over Stream carry?

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

How long is US34 over Stream?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US34 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.