US Bridges

Coll 7741-ROAD 563 over S Fk Swan Creek

PoorPosted for load

Jefferson County, Nebraska · 1E 1.5N of Daykin · Structure no. C004821130

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7741-ROAD 563 over S Fk Swan Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Coll 7741-ROAD 563 over S Fk Swan Creek in Jefferson 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 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2033. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesColl 7741-ROAD 563
CrossesS Fk Swan Creek
Location1E 1.5N of Daykin
RouteCounty Highway 7741
CountyJefferson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.3432, -97.2745
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating16.5 US tons
Inventory rating7.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1998)
Projected traffic85 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coll 7741-ROAD 563 over S Fk Swan Creek built?

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

What condition is Coll 7741-ROAD 563 over S Fk Swan 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Coll 7741-ROAD 563 over S Fk Swan Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7741-ROAD 563 over S Fk Swan Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7741-ROAD 563 over S Fk Swan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.