US Bridges

Coll 7254 over North Platte River

Good

Keith County, Nebraska · 1300 Rd. East T · Structure no. C005137315

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
313 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
325
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7254 over North Platte River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coll 7254 over North Platte River in Keith County, Nebraska. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 325 vehicles a day, projected to reach 552 by 2033. The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.8 mi (130 km).

CarriesColl 7254
CrossesNorth Platte River
Location1300 Rd. East T
RouteCounty Highway 7254
Coordinates41.1817, -101.365
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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating45.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length313 ft (95.4 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (1998)
Projected traffic552 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.8 mi (130 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 7254 over North Platte River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7254 over North Platte River 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 2022.

How much traffic does Coll 7254 over North Platte River carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7254 over North Platte River?

The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7254 over North Platte River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.