US Bridges

Sartoria Road over Kearney Canal

Good

Buffalo County, Nebraska · 2E of Odessa · Structure no. C001002315

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Sartoria Road over Kearney Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Sartoria Road over Kearney Canal in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

Location

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CarriesSartoria Road
CrossesKearney Canal
Location2E of Odessa
RouteCounty Highway 23
CountyBuffalo County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.7042, -99.2172
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic30 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 Sartoria Road over Kearney Canal built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sartoria Road 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Sartoria Road over Kearney Canal carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sartoria Road over Kearney Canal?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m).

Who owns Sartoria Road over Kearney Canal?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.