US Bridges

19th Ave over Kearney Canal

Good

Buffalo County, Nebraska · Kearney Conner @ College · Structure no. U1350A3305

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,780
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

19th Ave over Kearney Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying 19th Ave over Kearney Canal in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 1,780 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,780 by 2033. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

Location

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Carries19th Ave
CrossesKearney Canal
LocationKearney Conner @ College
RouteCity Street 0A33
CountyBuffalo County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.703, -99.1054
Functional classUrban Local

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.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,780 (2010)
Projected traffic1,780 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 19th Ave over Kearney Canal built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is 19th Ave 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 19th Ave over Kearney Canal carry?

About 1,780 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is 19th Ave over Kearney Canal?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 19th Ave over Kearney Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.