US Bridges

NB-US34 over Platte River

Good

Sarpy County, Nebraska · 9S Scl Omaha · Structure no. S075 07630R

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,546 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
19,350
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB-US34 over Platte River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NB-US34 over Platte River in Sarpy County, Nebraska. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 67 years old, older 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 19,350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,705 by 2038. The structure is 1,546 ft (471.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesNB-US34
CrossesPlatte River
Location9S Scl Omaha
RouteU.S. Route 34
Coordinates41.0592, -95.9277
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,546 ft (471.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,350 (2018)
Projected traffic20,705 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NB-US34 over Platte River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is NB-US34 over Platte River 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 2024.

How much traffic does NB-US34 over Platte River carry?

About 19,350 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NB-US34 over Platte River?

The structure is 1,546 ft (471.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns NB-US34 over Platte River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.