US Bridges

Coll 7693 over Columbus Genoa Canal

Good

Platte County, Nebraska · 2.5E of Columbus · Structure no. C007134610

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
960
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7693 over Columbus Genoa Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Coll 7693 over Columbus Genoa Canal in Platte County, Nebraska. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 960 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,632 by 2033. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesColl 7693
CrossesColumbus Genoa Canal
Location2.5E of Columbus
RouteCounty Highway 7693
CountyPlatte County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.4241, -97.2824
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic960 (1998)
Projected traffic1,632 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 7693 over Columbus Genoa Canal built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7693 over Columbus Genoa 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does Coll 7693 over Columbus Genoa Canal carry?

About 960 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7693 over Columbus Genoa Canal?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7693 over Columbus Genoa Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.