US Bridges

Coll 7841 over Stream

PoorPosted for load

Saunders County, Nebraska · 1S of Weston · Structure no. C007801705P

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
280
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7841 over Stream is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coll 7841 over Stream in Saunders County, Nebraska. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 280 vehicles a day, projected to reach 280 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesColl 7841
CrossesStream
Location1S of Weston
RouteCounty Highway 7841
Coordinates41.177, -96.7457
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating6.6 US tons
Inventory rating4.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (1998)
Projected traffic280 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coll 7841 over Stream built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7841 over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Coll 7841 over Stream carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7841 over Stream?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7841 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.