US Bridges

2nd Ave over Platte River N Channel

Fair

Buffalo County, Nebraska · In Kearney · Structure no. S044 04983L

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,763
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

2nd Ave over Platte River N Channel is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 2nd Ave over Platte River N Channel in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 63 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 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 8,763 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,706 by 2033. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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Carries2nd Ave
CrossesPlatte River N Channel
LocationIn Kearney
RouteCity Street 44
CountyBuffalo County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.67589, -99.0854
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: 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 rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,763 (2012)
Projected traffic12,706 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Platte River N Channel built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is 2nd Ave over Platte River N Channel 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 2nd Ave over Platte River N Channel carry?

About 8,763 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 2nd Ave over Platte River N Channel?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns 2nd Ave over Platte River N Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.