FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NB-US34

Carrying NB-US34 over PLATTE RIVER

9S SCL OMAHA, Sarpy, Nebraska

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
41 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NB-US34

The NB-US34 bridge in Sarpy, Nebraska carries NB-US34 over PLATTE RIVER. It was built in 1958, making it 68 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2012, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 15 sections, stretching 471.2 meters (1546 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 19,350 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 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 41.0 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How NB-US34 compares

▲ 13.3
Load rating vs Nebraska average (27.7 t)
Top 12%
Higher load rating than 88% of Nebraska bridges
197
Bridges in Sarpy · 17 in Poor condition
NB-US34 41.0 t
Nebraska average 27.7 t

Live comparison across Nebraska.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
85.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
41.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1958
Last Reconstructed
2012
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
15
Structure Length
471.2 m (1546 ft)
Deck Width
12.7 m (42 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
19,350 vehicles/day
Structure Number
S075 07630R

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NB-US34 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 NB-US34 against other structures in Sarpy 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 NB-US34?

NB-US34 in Sarpy, Nebraska has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NB-US34 inspected?

NB-US34'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 19,350 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NB-US34 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for NB-US34?

NB-US34 has an NBI inventory load rating of 41.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NB-US34?

NB-US34 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is NB-US34 and does age affect safety?

NB-US34 was built in 1958, making it 68 years old and last reconstructed in 2012.

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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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