US Bridges

US30 over Kearney Canal

Fair

Buffalo County, Nebraska · In Kearney · Structure no. S030 27198

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,365
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US30 over Kearney Canal is a concrete culvert carrying US30 over Kearney Canal in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 11,365 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,911 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesUS30
CrossesKearney Canal
LocationIn Kearney
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyBuffalo County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.6994, -99.1015
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,365 (2018)
Projected traffic15,911 by 2038
Trucks8%
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 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

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 11,365 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US30 over Kearney Canal?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns US30 over Kearney Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.