US Bridges

Coll 7876 over Daily Branch

Fair

Dixon County, Nebraska · .2SW of Martinsburg · Structure no. C002613010P

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7876 over Daily Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coll 7876 over Daily Branch in Dixon County, Nebraska. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 119 by 2033. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 99.4 mi (160 km).

Location

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CarriesColl 7876
CrossesDaily Branch
Location.2SW of Martinsburg
RouteCounty Highway 7876
CountyDixon County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.5066, -96.8393
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (1998)
Projected traffic119 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed99.4 mi (160 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 7876 over Daily Branch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7876 over Daily Branch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Coll 7876 over Daily Branch carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7876 over Daily Branch?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7876 over Daily Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.