US Bridges

FAS 1995 over Kearney Canal

Good

Buffalo County, Nebraska · JCT US30/N44 3.4W · Structure no. C001002905P

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1995 over Kearney Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS 1995 over Kearney Canal in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 68.4 mi (110 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1995
CrossesKearney Canal
LocationJCT US30/N44 3.4W
RouteCounty Highway 1995
CountyBuffalo County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.6997, -99.1473
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 inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2022)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed68.4 mi (110 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 1995 over Kearney Canal built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1995 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does FAS 1995 over Kearney Canal carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is FAS 1995 over Kearney Canal?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1995 over Kearney Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.