US Bridges

Coll 7603 over W Fk Big Blue River

Good

Clay County, Nebraska · 6.3W .5N Harvard · Structure no. C001810715

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7603 over W Fk Big Blue River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Coll 7603 over W Fk Big Blue River in Clay County, Nebraska. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2041. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesColl 7603
CrossesW Fk Big Blue River
Location6.3W .5N Harvard
RouteCounty Highway 7603
Coordinates40.6329, -98.222
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (1998)
Projected traffic68 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coll 7603 over W Fk Big Blue River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7603 over W Fk Big Blue 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 2021.

How much traffic does Coll 7603 over W Fk Big Blue River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7603 over W Fk Big Blue River?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7603 over W Fk Big Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.