US Bridges

Coll 7551 over I80

Fair

Hamilton County, Nebraska · 2E Grand Island Intrchg · Structure no. S080 32019

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
261 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
80
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7551 over I80 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coll 7551 over I80 in Hamilton County, Nebraska. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2033. The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesColl 7551
CrossesI80
Location2E Grand Island Intrchg
RouteCounty Highway 7551
Coordinates40.8209, -98.2256
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length261 ft (79.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (1998)
Projected traffic80 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Coll 7551 over I80 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7551 over I80 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Coll 7551 over I80 carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7551 over I80?

The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7551 over I80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.