US Bridges

HWY 34 over Roadway

Good

Sarpy County, Nebraska · Mm 385.23 N of Platte · Structure no. S034 38523

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
168 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,215
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 34 over Roadway is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY 34 over Roadway in Sarpy County, Nebraska. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,215 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,733 by 2038. The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long and 88 ft wide.

CarriesHWY 34
CrossesRoadway
LocationMm 385.23 N of Platte
RouteU.S. Route 34
Coordinates41.082, -95.928
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length168 ft (51.1 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.5 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,215 (2018)
Projected traffic12,733 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 HWY 34 over Roadway built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 34 over Roadway 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 2022.

How much traffic does HWY 34 over Roadway carry?

About 8,215 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is HWY 34 over Roadway?

The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.5 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 34 over Roadway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.