US Bridges

Coll 7881 over Wigle Creek

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Dakota County, Nebraska · .7S of Homer · Structure no. C002202510P

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
375
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7881 over Wigle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coll 7881 over Wigle Creek in Dakota County, Nebraska. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 375 vehicles a day, projected to reach 415 by 2033. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesColl 7881
CrossesWigle Creek
Location.7S of Homer
RouteCounty Highway 7881
CountyDakota County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.306, -96.4968
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (1998)
Projected traffic415 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coll 7881 over Wigle Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7881 over Wigle 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Coll 7881 over Wigle Creek carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7881 over Wigle Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7881 over Wigle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.