US Bridges

US30 over Kearney Canal

Fair

Buffalo County, Nebraska · 2W Odessa · Structure no. S030 26161

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,185
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US30 over Kearney Canal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US30 over Kearney Canal in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 92 years old, older 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 6 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 3,185 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,618 by 2038. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesUS30
CrossesKearney Canal
Location2W Odessa
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyBuffalo County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.7078, -99.2991
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,185 (2018)
Projected traffic4,618 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US30 over Kearney Canal built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is US30 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US30 over Kearney Canal carry?

About 3,185 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US30 over Kearney Canal?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US30 over Kearney Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.