US Bridges

Coll 7302 over Fremont Slough

Good

Lincoln County, Nebraska · 2S 2.5W of North Platte · Structure no. C005614210

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
735
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7302 over Fremont Slough is a concrete culvert carrying Coll 7302 over Fremont Slough in Lincoln County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, 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 735 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,249 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesColl 7302
CrossesFremont Slough
Location2S 2.5W of North Platte
RouteCounty Highway 7302
CountyLincoln County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.105, -100.8117
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic735 (1998)
Projected traffic1,249 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coll 7302 over Fremont Slough built?

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

What condition is Coll 7302 over Fremont Slough 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 2023.

How much traffic does Coll 7302 over Fremont Slough carry?

About 735 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7302 over Fremont Slough?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Coll 7302 over Fremont Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.