US Bridges

Coll 7429 over North Loup River

Good

Loup County, Nebraska · .5S 4E of Taylor · Structure no. C005804110

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7429 over North Loup River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coll 7429 over North Loup River in Loup 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 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 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2033. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 87 mi (140 km).

CarriesColl 7429
CrossesNorth Loup River
Location.5S 4E of Taylor
RouteCounty Highway 7429
Coordinates41.7589, -99.2971
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (1998)
Projected traffic65 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed87 mi (140 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coll 7429 over North Loup River built?

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

What condition is Coll 7429 over North Loup River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Coll 7429 over North Loup River carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7429 over North Loup River?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7429 over North Loup River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.