US Bridges

Coll 7221 over N Fk Republican River

Good

Dundy County, Nebraska · 3E 1.3N Haigler · Structure no. C002902105

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
355 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7221 over N Fk Republican River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coll 7221 over N Fk Republican River in Dundy 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2028. The structure is 355 ft (108.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.8 mi (130 km).

CarriesColl 7221
CrossesN Fk Republican River
Location3E 1.3N Haigler
RouteCounty Highway 7221
Coordinates40.035, -101.8717
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length355 ft (108.2 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic170 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.8 mi (130 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 7221 over N Fk Republican River built?

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

What condition is Coll 7221 over N Fk Republican River 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Coll 7221 over N Fk Republican River carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Coll 7221 over N Fk Republican River?

The structure is 355 ft (108.2 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7221 over N Fk Republican River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.