US Bridges

Coll 7305 over Sutherland Canal

Good

Lincoln County, Nebraska · 6W 5.5S of Sutherland · Structure no. C005630305

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7305 over Sutherland Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Coll 7305 over Sutherland Canal in Lincoln County, Nebraska. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2033. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.8 mi (130 km).

CarriesColl 7305
CrossesSutherland Canal
Location6W 5.5S of Sutherland
RouteCounty Highway 7305
Coordinates41.0853, -101.2511
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 inspectionApril 2022
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1998)
Projected traffic50 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.8 mi (130 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 7305 over Sutherland Canal built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7305 over Sutherland 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does Coll 7305 over Sutherland Canal carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7305 over Sutherland Canal?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7305 over Sutherland Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.