US Bridges

902 Road over Keya Paha River

Good

Boyd County, Nebraska · 4S 5E of Naper · Structure no. C000801605

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
162 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

902 Road over Keya Paha River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 902 Road over Keya Paha River in Boyd County, Nebraska. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2033. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 130.5 mi (210 km).

Location

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Carries902 Road
CrossesKeya Paha River
Location4S 5E of Naper
RouteCounty Highway 7442
CountyBoyd County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.89961, -99.00046
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2011)
Projected traffic35 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed130.5 mi (210 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 902 Road over Keya Paha River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is 902 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 902 Road over Keya Paha River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is 902 Road over Keya Paha River?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 902 Road over Keya Paha River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.