US Bridges

US34 over Stevens Creek

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · 4E Lincoln · Structure no. S034 33251

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,670
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US34 over Stevens Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US34 over Stevens Creek in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 5,670 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,356 by 2038. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesUS34
CrossesStevens Creek
Location4E Lincoln
RouteU.S. Route 34
Coordinates40.8131, -96.5587
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,670 (2018)
Projected traffic9,356 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 Stevens Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is US34 over Stevens Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US34 over Stevens Creek carry?

About 5,670 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US34 over Stevens Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US34 over Stevens Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.