Coll 7245 over Western Canal

Fair

Keith County, Nebraska · 1S 4E Brule · Structure no. C005102705

Built: 1979; 46 years old
Condition: Fair; inspected November 2023
Type: Tee Beam; Prestressed Concrete
Length: 26 ft; 1 main span
Daily traffic: 40; 1998 count
Owner: County; County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7245 over Western Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Coll 7245 over Western Canal in Keith County, Nebraska. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 5 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesColl 7245

CrossesWestern Canal

Location1S 4E Brule

RouteCounty Highway 7245

CountyKeith County

StateNebraska

Coordinates41.0761, -101.8067

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Deck	5 Fair	All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Substructure	8 Very Good	No problems noted.
Channel and channel protection	5 Fair	All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.

Last inspectionNovember 2023

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations

Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria

Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria

Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Operating rating77.2 US tons

Inventory rating46.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam

MaterialPrestressed Concrete

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans1

Design loadUnknown

Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)

Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)

Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)

Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (1998)

Projected traffic68 by 2033

Trucks0%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 7245 over Western Canal built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7245 over Western Canal 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Coll 7245 over Western Canal carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7245 over Western Canal?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7245 over Western Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.