US Bridges

Coll 7715 over Stream

FairPosted for load

Knox County, Nebraska · .7N .7W of Wausa · Structure no. C005425250

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
260
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7715 over Stream is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Coll 7715 over Stream in Knox County, Nebraska. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 260 vehicles a day, projected to reach 260 by 2033. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesColl 7715
CrossesStream
Location.7N .7W of Wausa
RouteCounty Highway 7715
CountyKnox County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.511, -97.5559
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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.3 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (1998)
Projected traffic260 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coll 7715 over Stream built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7715 over Stream 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Coll 7715 over Stream carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7715 over Stream?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7715 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.