US Bridges

Coll 7651 over Elkhorn River

Poor

Antelope County, Nebraska · .2N of Clearwater · Structure no. C000221310

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
209 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
255
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7651 over Elkhorn River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coll 7651 over Elkhorn River in Antelope County, Nebraska. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 255 vehicles a day, projected to reach 433 by 2042. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesColl 7651
CrossesElkhorn River
Location.2N of Clearwater
RouteCounty Highway 7651
CountyAntelope County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.1792, -98.1844
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.9 US tons
Inventory rating18.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic255 (1998)
Projected traffic433 by 2042
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coll 7651 over Elkhorn River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7651 over Elkhorn River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Coll 7651 over Elkhorn River carry?

About 255 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7651 over Elkhorn River?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7651 over Elkhorn River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.