US Bridges

Coll 7743 over Stream

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Saline County, Nebraska · .5E 3.2N of Wilber · Structure no. C007604510P

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
160
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7743 over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coll 7743 over Stream in Saline County, Nebraska. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 160 vehicles a day, projected to reach 160 by 2033. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesColl 7743
CrossesStream
Location.5E 3.2N of Wilber
RouteCounty Highway 7743
CountySaline County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.5292, -96.9391
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (1998)
Projected traffic160 by 2033
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 7743 over Stream built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7743 over Stream 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Coll 7743 over Stream carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7743 over Stream?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7743 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.