I80 over Kearney Canal
GoodBuffalo County, Nebraska · 3E Holdrege Intrchg · Structure no. S080 25947R
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 2024
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 71 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20,630
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I80 over Kearney Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I80 over Kearney Canal in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 62 years old, older 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 20,630 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,693 by 2038. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I80 over Kearney Canal built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.
What condition is I80 over Kearney Canal 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 2023.
How much traffic does I80 over Kearney Canal carry?
About 20,630 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.
How long is I80 over Kearney Canal?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns I80 over Kearney Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.