US Bridges

Coll 7656 over Stream

Good

Knox County, Nebraska · 3.5S 7.5W of Bloomfield · Structure no. C005434810

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7656 over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coll 7656 over Stream in Knox County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 90 years old, older 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2033. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesColl 7656
CrossesStream
Location3.5S 7.5W of Bloomfield
RouteCounty Highway 7656
CountyKnox County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.5393, -97.79
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (1998)
Projected traffic40 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coll 7656 over Stream built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Coll 7656 over Stream 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Coll 7656 over Stream carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7656 over Stream?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7656 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.