R 1500 Cnty Rd over Phelps County Canal
Kearney County, Nebraska · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- R 1500 Cnty Rd over Phelps County Canal in Kearney County, Nebraska, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 25 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2003).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 25 of the 71 inventoried bridges in Kearney County rated fair (35.2%); 1 (1.4%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated December 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
| Superstructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 26 ft |
| Location | 2.4E 5.3N Minden |
| NBI structure number | C005001620 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | December 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 4: foundations stable, field review says exposed foundations need protection |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Nebraska department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Kearney County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| N44 over Dry Creek | 1940 | 4,390 | Good |
| N44 over Lost Creek | 1960 | 4,390 | Good |
| N10 over Dry Creek | 2000 | 3,605 | Good |
| N10 over Lost Creek | 1961 | 3,605 | Good |
| N10 over Stream | 1961 | 3,605 | Good |
| US6/US34 over Sand Creek | 1936 | 2,825 | Good |
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