US Bridges

H Ave over 20th ST

Good

Buffalo County, Nebraska · Kearney H Ave @ 20th · Structure no. U135003700

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,215
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

H Ave over 20th ST is a concrete continuous slab carrying H Ave over 20th ST in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 4,215 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,340 by 2033. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesH Ave
Crosses20th ST
LocationKearney H Ave @ 20th
RouteCity Street 5931
CountyBuffalo County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.6954, -99.0711
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,215 (2012)
Projected traffic5,340 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was H Ave over 20th ST built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is H Ave over 20th ST 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 2022.

How much traffic does H Ave over 20th ST carry?

About 4,215 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is H Ave over 20th ST?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns H Ave over 20th ST?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.