US Bridges

Coll 7722 over Beaver Creek

Fair

Cedar County, Nebraska · 1S 10W of ST Helena · Structure no. C001401005

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7722 over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coll 7722 over Beaver Creek in Cedar County, Nebraska. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 125 vehicles a day, projected to reach 212 by 2033. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 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 7722
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location1S 10W of ST Helena
RouteCounty Highway 7722
CountyCedar County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.7868, -97.4484
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.8 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (1998)
Projected traffic212 by 2033
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 7722 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7722 over Beaver Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Coll 7722 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7722 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7722 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.