US Bridges

Ave M over N RR St/Hwy 30/UPRR

Good

Buffalo County, Nebraska · Ave M Kearney · Structure no. U135003920

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,276 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
4,525
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave M over N RR St/Hwy 30/UPRR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ave M over N RR St/Hwy 30/UPRR in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 4,525 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,190 by 2033. The structure is 1,276 ft (388.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesAve M
CrossesN RR St/Hwy 30/UPRR
LocationAve M Kearney
RouteCity Street 5923
CountyBuffalo County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.699, -99.0659
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating99.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,276 ft (388.9 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,525 (2012)
Projected traffic4,190 by 2033
Trucks2%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ave M over N RR St/Hwy 30/UPRR built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave M over N RR St/Hwy 30/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 Ave M over N RR St/Hwy 30/UPRR carry?

About 4,525 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ave M over N RR St/Hwy 30/UPRR?

The structure is 1,276 ft (388.9 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ave M over N RR St/Hwy 30/UPRR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.