US Bridges

S 34th ST over Beal Slough Trib

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · S 34th @ Orwell ST · Structure no. U1425G4225

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 34th ST over Beal Slough Trib is a concrete culvert carrying S 34th ST over Beal Slough Trib in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,750 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesS 34th ST
CrossesBeal Slough Trib
LocationS 34th @ Orwell ST
RouteCity Street 42
Coordinates40.7513, -96.6705
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2003)
Projected traffic4,750 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 S 34th ST over Beal Slough Trib built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 34th ST over Beal Slough Trib 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does S 34th ST over Beal Slough Trib carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S 34th ST over Beal Slough Trib?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns S 34th ST over Beal Slough Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.