234th Street over Western Sarpy Branch Trb
PoorPosted for loadLancaster County, Nebraska · 2.6S 8.2W Springfield · Structure no. U142500305P
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
234th Street over Western Sarpy Branch Trb is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying 234th Street over Western Sarpy Branch Trb in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 5 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 234th Street over Western Sarpy Branch Trb built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is 234th Street over Western Sarpy Branch Trb in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does 234th Street over Western Sarpy Branch Trb carry?
About 2 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.
How long is 234th Street over Western Sarpy Branch Trb?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns 234th Street over Western Sarpy Branch Trb?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.