US Bridges

2nd Ave over S RR St/Uprr

Fair

Buffalo County, Nebraska · In Kearney · Structure no. S044 05113

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
639 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
17,525
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

2nd Ave over S RR St/Uprr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 2nd Ave over S RR St/Uprr in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 17,525 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,411 by 2033. The structure is 639 ft (194.8 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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Carries2nd Ave
CrossesS RR St/Uprr
LocationIn Kearney
RouteCity Street 44
CountyBuffalo County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.6947, -99.0845
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadUnknown
Structure length639 ft (194.8 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,525 (2012)
Projected traffic25,411 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 2nd Ave over S RR St/Uprr built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2nd Ave over S RR St/Uprr 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 S RR St/Uprr carry?

About 17,525 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 2nd Ave over S RR St/Uprr?

The structure is 639 ft (194.8 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns 2nd Ave over S RR St/Uprr?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.