US Bridges

Coll 7602 over W Fk Big Blue River

Good

Hamilton County, Nebraska · JCT I80/N14 7.5S 1.5E · Structure no. C004106415

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
195
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7602 over W Fk Big Blue River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Coll 7602 over W Fk Big Blue River in Hamilton County, Nebraska. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 195 vehicles a day, projected to reach 331 by 2033. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesColl 7602
CrossesW Fk Big Blue River
LocationJCT I80/N14 7.5S 1.5E
RouteCounty Highway 7602
Coordinates40.7129, -97.9687
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic195 (1998)
Projected traffic331 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coll 7602 over W Fk Big Blue River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7602 over W Fk Big Blue 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does Coll 7602 over W Fk Big Blue River carry?

About 195 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7602 over W Fk Big Blue River?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7602 over W Fk Big Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.