US Bridges

Coll 7297 over Tri-County Canal

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Lincoln County, Nebraska · 7.9W .7S of Brady · Structure no. C005617905P

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
124 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
75
1998 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7297 over Tri-County Canal is a concrete slab carrying Coll 7297 over Tri-County Canal in Lincoln County, Nebraska. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 127 by 2033. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 279.6 mi (450 km).

Location

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CarriesColl 7297
CrossesTri-County Canal
Location7.9W .7S of Brady
RouteCounty Highway 7297
CountyLincoln County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.006, -100.521
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.1 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (1998)
Projected traffic127 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed279.6 mi (450 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 7297 over Tri-County Canal built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7297 over Tri-County Canal 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 2022.

How much traffic does Coll 7297 over Tri-County Canal carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7297 over Tri-County Canal?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7297 over Tri-County Canal?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.