US Bridges

26th ST over Kearney Canal

Fair

Buffalo County, Nebraska · Kearney College@ 15th · Structure no. U1350M4805

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,915
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

26th ST over Kearney Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 26th ST over Kearney Canal in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,915 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,625 by 2033. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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Carries26th ST
CrossesKearney Canal
LocationKearney College@ 15th
RouteCity Street 5910
CountyBuffalo County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.7017, -99.1013
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,915 (2012)
Projected traffic1,625 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 26th ST over Kearney Canal built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is 26th ST over Kearney Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does 26th ST over Kearney Canal carry?

About 1,915 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 26th ST over Kearney Canal?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns 26th ST over Kearney Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.