US Bridges

2nd Ave over Glenwood Park Creek

Good

Buffalo County, Nebraska · 2N Kearney City Limits · Structure no. S010 06021

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,240
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2nd Ave over Glenwood Park Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying 2nd Ave over Glenwood Park Creek in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,240 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,696 by 2038. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Carries2nd Ave
CrossesGlenwood Park Creek
Location2N Kearney City Limits
RouteCounty Highway 10
Coordinates40.7445, -99.0838
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.5 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,240 (2018)
Projected traffic3,696 by 2038
Trucks6%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2nd Ave over Glenwood Park Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2nd Ave over Glenwood Park Creek 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does 2nd Ave over Glenwood Park Creek carry?

About 2,240 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 2nd Ave over Glenwood Park Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns 2nd Ave over Glenwood Park Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.