US Bridges

Coll 7243 over Sutherland Canal

Good

Keith County, Nebraska · 1S 3.5E of Paxton · Structure no. C005118105

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
1998 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7243 over Sutherland Canal is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coll 7243 over Sutherland Canal in Keith County, Nebraska. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2035. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesColl 7243
CrossesSutherland Canal
Location1S 3.5E of Paxton
RouteCounty Highway 7243
Coordinates41.105, -101.288
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (1998)
Projected traffic51 by 2035
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

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 7243 over Sutherland Canal built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7243 over Sutherland Canal 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 2023.

How much traffic does Coll 7243 over Sutherland Canal carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7243 over Sutherland Canal?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7243 over Sutherland Canal?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.