US Bridges

11th ST over Kearney Canal

Poor

Buffalo County, Nebraska · Kearney · Structure no. U135015210

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,690
2003 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

11th ST over Kearney Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 11th ST over Kearney Canal in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 3,690 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,690 by 2033. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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Carries11th ST
CrossesKearney Canal
LocationKearney
RouteCity Street 1860
CountyBuffalo County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.6851, -99.1044
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,690 (2003)
Projected traffic3,690 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 11th ST over Kearney Canal built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is 11th ST over Kearney Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does 11th ST over Kearney Canal carry?

About 3,690 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 11th ST over Kearney Canal?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns 11th ST over Kearney Canal?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.