US34 over Big Blue River
FairSeward County, Nebraska · Wcl Seward · Structure no. S034 29918
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 291 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,940
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US34 over Big Blue River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US34 over Big Blue River in Seward County, Nebraska. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 93 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 2,940 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,940 by 2038. The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US34 over Big Blue River built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is US34 over Big Blue River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does US34 over Big Blue River carry?
About 2,940 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US34 over Big Blue River?
The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US34 over Big Blue River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.