US Bridges

Coll 7471 over Wood River

Fair

Buffalo County, Nebraska · 3W of Shelton · Structure no. C001016710

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7471 over Wood River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Coll 7471 over Wood River in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesColl 7471
CrossesWood River
Location3W of Shelton
RouteCounty Highway 7471
CountyBuffalo County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.7714, -98.7981
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.2 US tons
Inventory rating59.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 7471 over Wood River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7471 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Coll 7471 over Wood River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Coll 7471 over Wood River?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7471 over Wood River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.