US Bridges

Coll 7668 over N Fk Swan Creek

Good

Saline County, Nebraska · 4S 9.8W of Wilber · Structure no. C007604005

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
67
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7668 over N Fk Swan Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Coll 7668 over N Fk Swan Creek in Saline County, Nebraska. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 67 vehicles a day, projected to reach 113 by 2033. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesColl 7668
CrossesN Fk Swan Creek
Location4S 9.8W of Wilber
RouteCounty Highway 7668
Coordinates40.4224, -97.157
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67 (1998)
Projected traffic113 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 7668 over N Fk Swan Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7668 over N Fk Swan 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 2023.

How much traffic does Coll 7668 over N Fk Swan Creek carry?

About 67 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7668 over N Fk Swan Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7668 over N Fk Swan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.