US Bridges

H Ave over 21st ST UPRR

Good

Buffalo County, Nebraska · Kearney H Ave @ 21st ST · Structure no. U135003701

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
573 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,215
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

H Ave over 21st ST UPRR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying H Ave over 21st ST UPRR 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 573 ft (174.7 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
Crosses21st ST UPRR
LocationKearney H Ave @ 21st ST
RouteCity Street 5931
CountyBuffalo County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.6972, -99.0722
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating102.5 US tons
Inventory rating61.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length573 ft (174.7 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 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 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 H Ave over 21st ST UPRR built?

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

What condition is H Ave over 21st ST UPRR 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 H Ave over 21st ST UPRR carry?

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

How long is H Ave over 21st ST UPRR?

The structure is 573 ft (174.7 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns H Ave over 21st ST UPRR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.