US Bridges

Coll 7741 over Stream

Good

Saline County, Nebraska · 2.7W 5.2S of Friend · Structure no. C007610310

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7741 over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coll 7741 over Stream in Saline County, Nebraska. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 75 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 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2033. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesColl 7741
CrossesStream
Location2.7W 5.2S of Friend
RouteCounty Highway 7741
Coordinates40.5779, -97.3498
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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (1998)
Projected traffic51 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 7741 over Stream built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Coll 7741 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 2023.

How much traffic does Coll 7741 over Stream carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7741 over Stream?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7741 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.