US Bridges

Coll 7627 over Silver Creek

Poor

Merrick County, Nebraska · 1.5N of Havens · Structure no. C006105710

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
82 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7627 over Silver Creek is a concrete slab carrying Coll 7627 over Silver Creek in Merrick 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2033. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesColl 7627
CrossesSilver Creek
Location1.5N of Havens
RouteCounty Highway 7627
CountyMerrick County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.2853, -97.7531
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.6 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (1998)
Projected traffic51 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coll 7627 over Silver Creek built?

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

What condition is Coll 7627 over Silver Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Coll 7627 over Silver Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7627 over Silver Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7627 over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.