US Bridges

FAS 1865 over Kearney Canal

Good

Buffalo County, Nebraska · JCT US30/L-10B .2N · Structure no. C001001915

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
390
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1865 over Kearney Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying FAS 1865 over Kearney Canal in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 390 vehicles a day, projected to reach 390 by 2033. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1865
CrossesKearney Canal
LocationJCT US30/L-10B .2N
RouteCounty Highway 1865
CountyBuffalo County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.7042, -99.2552
Functional classRural Major 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2011)
Projected traffic390 by 2033
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 1865 over Kearney Canal built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1865 over Kearney Canal 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 2021.

How much traffic does FAS 1865 over Kearney Canal carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is FAS 1865 over Kearney Canal?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1865 over Kearney Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.