US Bridges

Coll 7154 over Cedar Creek

FairPosted for load

Morrill County, Nebraska · 5S 1.5E Broadwater · Structure no. C006226810

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7154 over Cedar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coll 7154 over Cedar Creek in Morrill County, Nebraska. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 111.8 mi (180 km).

Location

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CarriesColl 7154
CrossesCedar Creek
Location5S 1.5E Broadwater
RouteCounty Highway 7154
CountyMorrill County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.5263, -102.8205
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.9 US tons
Inventory rating17.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (1998)
Projected traffic40 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed111.8 mi (180 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 7154 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7154 over Cedar Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Coll 7154 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7154 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7154 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.