US Bridges

Coll 28C over Wood River

Fair

Buffalo County, Nebraska · 2NW of Amherst · Structure no. C001002605P

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 28C over Wood River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coll 28C over Wood River in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 68 by 2033. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.9 mi (90 km).

CarriesColl 28C
CrossesWood River
Location2NW of Amherst
RouteCounty Highway 28C
Coordinates40.8661, -99.3064
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (1998)
Projected traffic68 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed55.9 mi (90 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 relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coll 28C over Wood River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 28C over Wood River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Coll 28C over Wood River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Coll 28C over Wood River?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 28C over Wood River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.