US Bridges

Coll 7856 over Central Cutoff Ditch

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Dodge County, Nebraska · Rd. R Bet. 9 & 10 · Structure no. C002703610

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
105
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7856 over Central Cutoff Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coll 7856 over Central Cutoff Ditch in Dodge County, Nebraska. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 105 vehicles a day, projected to reach 178 by 2033. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 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 7856
CrossesCentral Cutoff Ditch
LocationRd. R Bet. 9 & 10
RouteCounty Highway 7856
CountyDodge County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.4956, -96.742
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (1998)
Projected traffic178 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 7856 over Central Cutoff Ditch built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7856 over Central Cutoff Ditch 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 2023.

How much traffic does Coll 7856 over Central Cutoff Ditch carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7856 over Central Cutoff Ditch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7856 over Central Cutoff Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.