US Bridges

Key Road over Beaver Creek

Good

Nance County, Nebraska · 3.5W 4.2N of Genoa · Structure no. C006300205P

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
177 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Key Road over Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Key Road over Beaver Creek in Nance County, Nebraska. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2041. The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesKey Road
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location3.5W 4.2N of Genoa
RouteCounty Highway 0P02
Coordinates41.5152, -97.8063
Functional classRural 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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length177 ft (54 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2003)
Projected traffic85 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Key Road over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Key Road over Beaver Creek 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 Key Road over Beaver Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Key Road over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Key Road over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.