US Bridges

Central Ave over Platte River N Channel

Good

Buffalo County, Nebraska · Kearney Central @ Landon · Structure no. U1350A3705

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
1997 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Central Ave over Platte River N Channel is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Central Ave over Platte River N Channel in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 217 by 2033. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesCentral Ave
CrossesPlatte River N Channel
LocationKearney Central @ Landon
RouteCity Street 0A37
Coordinates40.676, -99.0823
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating45.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (1997)
Projected traffic217 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Central Ave over Platte River N Channel built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Central Ave over Platte River N Channel 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 2022.

How much traffic does Central Ave over Platte River N Channel carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Central Ave over Platte River N Channel?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Central Ave over Platte River N Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.