US Bridges

Country Club Lane over Kearney Canal

Good

Buffalo County, Nebraska · Kearney Cc LN @ Canal Hts · Structure no. U1350A3303

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,030
2004 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Country Club Lane over Kearney Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Country Club Lane over Kearney Canal in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5,030 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,030 by 2033. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesCountry Club Lane
CrossesKearney Canal
LocationKearney Cc LN @ Canal Hts
RouteCity Street 5920
CountyBuffalo County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.7024, -99.1134
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,030 (2004)
Projected traffic5,030 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 Country Club Lane over Kearney Canal built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Country Club Lane over Kearney Canal 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 Country Club Lane over Kearney Canal carry?

About 5,030 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is Country Club Lane over Kearney Canal?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Country Club Lane over Kearney Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.