US Bridges

Coll 7361 over BNSF RR 076-579-K

Poor

Harlan County, Nebraska · 5.5E 6.5N of Oxford · Structure no. C004211335

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
163 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
163
2015 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Coll 7361 over BNSF RR 076-579-K is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coll 7361 over BNSF RR 076-579-K in Harlan County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 3 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.

It carries about 163 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2042. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesColl 7361
CrossesBNSF RR 076-579-K
Location5.5E 6.5N of Oxford
RouteCounty Highway 7361
CountyHarlan County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.3415, -99.5178
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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans10 (+10 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic163 (2015)
Projected traffic200 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Coll 7361 over BNSF RR 076-579-K built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7361 over BNSF RR 076-579-K 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Coll 7361 over BNSF RR 076-579-K carry?

About 163 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Coll 7361 over BNSF RR 076-579-K?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7361 over BNSF RR 076-579-K?

It is owned by the Railroad.