EB-US34/NB-US281
Carrying EB-US34/NB-US281 over M CH PLATTE RIVER
4S GRAND ISLAND, Hall, Nebraska
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: EB-US34/NB-US281
The EB-US34/NB-US281 bridge in Hall, Nebraska carries EB-US34/NB-US281 over M CH PLATTE RIVER. It was built in 1976, making it 50 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2002, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 6 sections, stretching 101.5 meters (333 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 15,355 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Nebraska bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 36.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How EB-US34/NB-US281 compares
Live comparison across Nebraska.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1976
- Last Reconstructed
- 2002
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 6
- Structure Length
- 101.5 m (333 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.9 m (42 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 15,355 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- S034 22706R
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether EB-US34/NB-US281 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare EB-US34/NB-US281 against other structures in Hall and across Nebraska. Nebraska bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for EB-US34/NB-US281?
EB-US34/NB-US281 in Hall, Nebraska has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is EB-US34/NB-US281 inspected?
EB-US34/NB-US281's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 15,355 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. EB-US34/NB-US281 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for EB-US34/NB-US281?
EB-US34/NB-US281 has an NBI inventory load rating of 36.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining EB-US34/NB-US281?
EB-US34/NB-US281 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is EB-US34/NB-US281 and does age affect safety?
EB-US34/NB-US281 was built in 1976, making it 50 years old and last reconstructed in 2002.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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