US34 over Plum Creek
GoodSeward County, Nebraska · 0E Seward · Structure no. S034 30052
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 125 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,940
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US34 over Plum Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying US34 over Plum Creek in Seward County, Nebraska. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 5,940 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,128 by 2038. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US34 over Plum Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is US34 over Plum Creek 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 2025.
How much traffic does US34 over Plum Creek carry?
About 5,940 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US34 over Plum Creek?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US34 over Plum Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.