2ND AVE
Carrying 2ND AVE over S RR ST/UPRR
IN KEARNEY, Buffalo, Nebraska
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: 2ND AVE
The 2ND AVE bridge in Buffalo, Nebraska carries 2ND AVE over S RR ST/UPRR. It was built in 1960, making it 66 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous. Daily traffic averages 3,590 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Nebraska bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How 2ND AVE compares
Live comparison across Nebraska.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1960
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 3,590 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- S044 05113
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 2ND AVE is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare 2ND AVE against other structures in Buffalo and across Nebraska. Nebraska bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for 2ND AVE?
2ND AVE in Buffalo, Nebraska on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is 2ND AVE inspected?
2ND AVE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 3,590 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 2ND AVE is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for 2ND AVE?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for 2ND AVE.
Who is responsible for maintaining 2ND AVE?
Ownership is not specified for 2ND AVE in the NBI.
How old is 2ND AVE and does age affect safety?
2ND AVE was built in 1960, making it 66 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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