US Bridges

WB-US34 over Coll 17C/UPRR 815-404-Y

Fair

Lancaster County, Nebraska · 6NW Lincoln · Structure no. S034 31845L

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
221 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,855
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB-US34 over Coll 17C/UPRR 815-404-Y is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB-US34 over Coll 17C/UPRR 815-404-Y in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 64 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 5 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 11,855 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,783 by 2038. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesWB-US34
CrossesColl 17C/UPRR 815-404-Y
Location6NW Lincoln
RouteU.S. Route 34
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.8795, -96.7588
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,855 (2018)
Projected traffic17,783 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was WB-US34 over Coll 17C/UPRR 815-404-Y built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is WB-US34 over Coll 17C/UPRR 815-404-Y 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 WB-US34 over Coll 17C/UPRR 815-404-Y carry?

About 11,855 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is WB-US34 over Coll 17C/UPRR 815-404-Y?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns WB-US34 over Coll 17C/UPRR 815-404-Y?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.