US Bridges

Coll 7290 over Deer Creek

PoorPosted for load

Frontier County, Nebraska · 16S 6W of Eustis · Structure no. C003244015

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7290 over Deer Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Coll 7290 over Deer Creek in Frontier County, Nebraska. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 76 by 2033. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesColl 7290
CrossesDeer Creek
Location16S 6W of Eustis
RouteCounty Highway 7290
CountyFrontier County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.423, -100.1514
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating11 US tons
Inventory rating6.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (1998)
Projected traffic76 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coll 7290 over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7290 over Deer Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Coll 7290 over Deer Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7290 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7290 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.