US Bridges

Irr/Coll 7662 over Howe Creek

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Knox County, Nebraska · 1.2E 4.3N of Center · Structure no. C005463020

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
212 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irr/Coll 7662 over Howe Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Irr/Coll 7662 over Howe Creek in Knox County, Nebraska. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 2033. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 130.5 mi (210 km).

Location

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CarriesIrr/Coll 7662
CrossesHowe Creek
Location1.2E 4.3N of Center
RouteCounty Highway 7662
CountyKnox County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.6732, -97.8539
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (1998)
Projected traffic51 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed130.5 mi (210 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 Irr/Coll 7662 over Howe Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Irr/Coll 7662 over Howe Creek 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does Irr/Coll 7662 over Howe Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Irr/Coll 7662 over Howe Creek?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Irr/Coll 7662 over Howe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.