US Bridges

US34 over Middle Creek

Good

Seward County, Nebraska · 7E Seward · Structure no. S034 30754

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,095
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US34 over Middle Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying US34 over Middle 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 5,095 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,152 by 2038. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesUS34
CrossesMiddle Creek
Location7E Seward
RouteU.S. Route 34
Coordinates40.8866, -96.964
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,095 (2018)
Projected traffic8,152 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US34 over Middle Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US34 over Middle 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 Middle Creek carry?

About 5,095 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US34 over Middle Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US34 over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.