US Bridges

Coll 7465 over South Loup River

Good

Buffalo County, Nebraska · 3.5W 1.5S of Pleasanton · Structure no. C001012925

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7465 over South Loup River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Coll 7465 over South Loup River in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 7 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 76 by 2042. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 118.1 mi (190 km).

CarriesColl 7465
CrossesSouth Loup River
Location3.5W 1.5S of Pleasanton
RouteCounty Highway 7465
Coordinates40.957, -99.1592
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic76 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed118.1 mi (190 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 Coll 7465 over South Loup River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7465 over South Loup River 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 2023.

How much traffic does Coll 7465 over South Loup River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Coll 7465 over South Loup River?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7465 over South Loup River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.