US Bridges

30th Ave over N RR St./Uprr

Fair

Buffalo County, Nebraska · 30th Ave Kearney · Structure no. U135003315

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
690 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2000 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

30th Ave over N RR St./Uprr is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 30th Ave over N RR St./Uprr in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 3,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,300 by 2033. The structure is 690 ft (210.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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Carries30th Ave
CrossesN RR St./Uprr
Location30th Ave Kearney
RouteCity Street 5901
CountyBuffalo County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.6916, -99.1232
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length690 ft (210.3 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.9 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2000)
Projected traffic3,300 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 N RR St./Uprr built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is 30th Ave over N 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 30th Ave over N RR St./Uprr carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is 30th Ave over N RR St./Uprr?

The structure is 690 ft (210.3 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns 30th Ave over N RR St./Uprr?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.