US Bridges

Coll 7471 over Stream

Good

Buffalo County, Nebraska · 3W 2.7N of Shelton · Structure no. C001016722

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7471 over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coll 7471 over Stream in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesColl 7471
CrossesStream
Location3W 2.7N of Shelton
RouteCounty Highway 7471
CountyBuffalo County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.817, -98.7978
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 Stream built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7471 over Stream 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Coll 7471 over Stream carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Coll 7471 over Stream?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7471 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.