US Bridges

Coll 7696 over Shell Creek

Good

Colfax County, Nebraska · 2.5N .7W of Schuyler · Structure no. C001903605

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
180
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7696 over Shell Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coll 7696 over Shell Creek in Colfax County, Nebraska. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 180 vehicles a day, projected to reach 306 by 2033. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesColl 7696
CrossesShell Creek
Location2.5N .7W of Schuyler
RouteCounty Highway 7696
CountyColfax County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.496, -97.0731
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (1998)
Projected traffic306 by 2033
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coll 7696 over Shell Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7696 over Shell Creek 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 7696 over Shell Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7696 over Shell Creek?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7696 over Shell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.