US Bridges

Coll 7651 over M Br Verdigris River

Good

Knox County, Nebraska · 6W 3.7S of Verdigre · Structure no. C005401715

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7651 over M Br Verdigris River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coll 7651 over M Br Verdigris River in Knox County, Nebraska. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 105 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 178 by 2033. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesColl 7651
CrossesM Br Verdigris River
Location6W 3.7S of Verdigre
RouteCounty Highway 7651
Coordinates42.544, -98.1504
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2006)
Projected traffic178 by 2033
Trucks15%
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

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 7651 over M Br Verdigris River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7651 over M Br Verdigris 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 2021.

How much traffic does Coll 7651 over M Br Verdigris River carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Coll 7651 over M Br Verdigris River?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7651 over M Br Verdigris River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.