US Bridges

Coll 7285 over Beaver Creek

Good

Red Willow County, Nebraska · 3E .9N of Danbury · Structure no. C007304505

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
85
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7285 over Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Coll 7285 over Beaver Creek in Red Willow County, Nebraska. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 144 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesColl 7285
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location3E .9N of Danbury
RouteCounty Highway 7285
Coordinates40.0567, -100.343
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (1998)
Projected traffic144 by 2042
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coll 7285 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7285 over Beaver Creek 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does Coll 7285 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7285 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7285 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.