US Bridges

Coll 7419 over Middle Loup River

Fair

Custer County, Nebraska · 18N of Broken Bow #110 · Structure no. C002116510

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7419 over Middle Loup River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coll 7419 over Middle Loup River in Custer County, Nebraska. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 6 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 102 by 2033. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 87 mi (140 km).

Location

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CarriesColl 7419
CrossesMiddle Loup River
Location18N of Broken Bow #110
RouteCounty Highway 7419
CountyCuster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.663, -99.6357
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (1998)
Projected traffic102 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed87 mi (140 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 7419 over Middle Loup River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7419 over Middle Loup 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Coll 7419 over Middle Loup River carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7419 over Middle Loup River?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7419 over Middle Loup River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.