US Bridges

Coll 7882 over S Fk Big Nemaha River

Fair

Pawnee County, Nebraska · 1E Dubois · Structure no. C006723430

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
282 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
85
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7882 over S Fk Big Nemaha River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coll 7882 over S Fk Big Nemaha River in Pawnee County, Nebraska. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 144 by 2033. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesColl 7882
CrossesS Fk Big Nemaha River
Location1E Dubois
RouteCounty Highway 7882
Coordinates40.0297, -96.0219
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (1998)
Projected traffic144 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 7882 over S Fk Big Nemaha River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7882 over S Fk Big Nemaha River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Coll 7882 over S Fk Big Nemaha River carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7882 over S Fk Big Nemaha River?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7882 over S Fk Big Nemaha River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.