US Bridges

34th Road over Little Nemaha River N Fk

PoorPosted for load

Otoe County, Nebraska · .8W 1N Otoe · Structure no. C006623520

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

34th Road over Little Nemaha River N Fk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 34th Road over Little Nemaha River N Fk in Otoe 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 3 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2033. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Carries34th Road
CrossesLittle Nemaha River N Fk
Location.8W 1N Otoe
RouteCounty Highway 235
Coordinates40.7415, -96.1403
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating3.3 US tons
Inventory rating2.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2003)
Projected traffic68 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 34th Road over Little Nemaha River N Fk built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is 34th Road over Little Nemaha River N Fk 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 34th Road over Little Nemaha River N Fk carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 34th Road over Little Nemaha River N Fk?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 34th Road over Little Nemaha River N Fk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.