US Bridges

4th ST over Platte River N Ch Trib

Good

Buffalo County, Nebraska · Kearney 4th ST @ 2nd Ave · Structure no. U1350F5205

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1997 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

4th ST over Platte River N Ch Trib is a concrete culvert carrying 4th ST over Platte River N Ch Trib in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 145 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Carries4th ST
CrossesPlatte River N Ch Trib
LocationKearney 4th ST @ 2nd Ave
RouteCity Street 0F52
Coordinates40.6778, -99.0855
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 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 traffic100 (1997)
Projected traffic145 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 4th ST over Platte River N Ch Trib built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4th ST over Platte River N Ch Trib 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 4th ST over Platte River N Ch Trib carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 4th ST over Platte River N Ch Trib?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns 4th ST over Platte River N Ch Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.