US Bridges

County Road over Kearney Canal

Fair

Buffalo County, Nebraska · 5W of Kearney · Structure no. C001002715

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2003 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Kearney Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road over Kearney Canal in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2033. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesKearney Canal
Location5W of Kearney
RouteCounty Highway 27
CountyBuffalo County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.7, -99.18
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2003)
Projected traffic51 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 County Road over Kearney Canal built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over Kearney Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does County Road over Kearney Canal carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Road over Kearney Canal?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Kearney Canal?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.