US Bridges

465th Road over Keya Paha River

Good

Boyd County, Nebraska · 3.5S 5W of Naper · Structure no. C000800710

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
263 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

465th Road over Keya Paha River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 465th Road over Keya Paha River in Boyd County, Nebraska. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2033. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 149.1 mi (240 km).

Location

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Carries465th Road
CrossesKeya Paha River
Location3.5S 5W of Naper
RouteCounty Highway 7513
CountyBoyd County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.903, -99.192
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (1998)
Projected traffic42 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed149.1 mi (240 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 465th Road over Keya Paha River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is 465th Road over Keya Paha River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 465th Road over Keya Paha River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is 465th Road over Keya Paha River?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 465th Road over Keya Paha River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.