US Bridges

Coll 7291 over Cedar Creek

Fair

Frontier County, Nebraska · JCT N23/N18 7.5E 7.8S · Structure no. C003204305P

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7291 over Cedar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Coll 7291 over Cedar Creek in Frontier County, Nebraska. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older 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 5 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2033. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 68.4 mi (110 km).

Location

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CarriesColl 7291
CrossesCedar Creek
LocationJCT N23/N18 7.5E 7.8S
RouteCounty Highway 7291
CountyFrontier County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.5138, -100.3771
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.8 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (1998)
Projected traffic25 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed68.4 mi (110 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 7291 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7291 over Cedar Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Coll 7291 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7291 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7291 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.