US Bridges

Coll 7856 over Fremont Cutoff Ditch

GoodPosted for load

Dodge County, Nebraska · Rd. R Bet. 14 & 15 · Structure no. C002703615

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
105
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7856 over Fremont Cutoff Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coll 7856 over Fremont Cutoff Ditch in Dodge County, Nebraska. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 105 vehicles a day, projected to reach 178 by 2033. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesColl 7856
CrossesFremont Cutoff Ditch
LocationRd. R Bet. 14 & 15
RouteCounty Highway 7856
CountyDodge County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.4955, -96.647
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.3 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 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 closed18.6 mi (30 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 Fremont Cutoff Ditch built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7856 over Fremont 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 Fremont Cutoff Ditch carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7856 over Fremont Cutoff Ditch?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7856 over Fremont Cutoff Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.