US Bridges

30th Ave over Kearney Canal

Good

Buffalo County, Nebraska · Kearney .2N US30 & 30 · Structure no. U135000012

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,885
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

30th Ave over Kearney Canal is a concrete culvert carrying 30th Ave over Kearney Canal in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,885 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,565 by 2033. 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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Carries30th Ave
CrossesKearney Canal
LocationKearney .2N US30 & 30
RouteCity Street 5900
CountyBuffalo County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.7011, -99.1221
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 loadHS 20
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 traffic3,885 (2012)
Projected traffic3,565 by 2033
Trucks0%
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

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 30th Ave over Kearney Canal built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is 30th Ave 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 30th Ave over Kearney Canal carry?

About 3,885 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is 30th Ave over Kearney Canal?

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

Who owns 30th Ave over Kearney Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.