US Bridges

Coll 7767 CO RD I over N Br Big Blue River

Fair

Butler County, Nebraska · 4.2E .3N of Rising City · Structure no. C001201710

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7767 CO RD I over N Br Big Blue River is a concrete slab carrying Coll 7767 CO RD I over N Br Big Blue River in Butler County, Nebraska. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2033. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesColl 7767 CO RD I
CrossesN Br Big Blue River
Location4.2E .3N of Rising City
RouteCounty Highway 7767
Coordinates41.1969, -97.2148
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1998)
Projected traffic55 by 2033
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 7767 CO RD I over N Br Big Blue River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7767 CO RD I over N Br Big Blue 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Coll 7767 CO RD I over N Br Big Blue River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7767 CO RD I over N Br Big Blue River?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7767 CO RD I over N Br Big Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.