US Bridges

Coll 7298 over Nppd Power Canal

Fair

Lincoln County, Nebraska · 6S .5W North Platte · Structure no. C005625005

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7298 over Nppd Power Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coll 7298 over Nppd Power Canal in Lincoln County, Nebraska. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2033. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

Location

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CarriesColl 7298
CrossesNppd Power Canal
Location6S .5W North Platte
RouteCounty Highway 7298
CountyLincoln County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.0469, -100.7644
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.8 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1998)
Projected traffic100 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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 7298 over Nppd Power Canal built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7298 over Nppd Power Canal 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Coll 7298 over Nppd Power Canal carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7298 over Nppd Power Canal?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7298 over Nppd Power Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.