US Bridges

North Railroad ST over Kearney Calan

Good

Buffalo County, Nebraska · Kearney N Railroad @ 17th · Structure no. U1350E5005

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,965
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Railroad ST over Kearney Calan is a concrete culvert carrying North Railroad ST over Kearney Calan 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 1,965 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,665 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Railroad ST
CrossesKearney Calan
LocationKearney N Railroad @ 17th
RouteCity Street 5904
CountyBuffalo County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.6933, -99.1046
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,965 (2012)
Projected traffic1,665 by 2033
Trucks2%
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

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 North Railroad ST over Kearney Calan built?

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

What condition is North Railroad ST over Kearney Calan 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 North Railroad ST over Kearney Calan carry?

About 1,965 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is North Railroad ST over Kearney Calan?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns North Railroad ST over Kearney Calan?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.