Coll 7838 over Salt Creek
GoodPosted for loadSaunders County, Nebraska · .5S 2W of Ashland · Structure no. C007805305
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 217 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 145
- 1998 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Coll 7838 over Salt Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coll 7838 over Salt Creek in Saunders County, Nebraska. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 145 vehicles a day, projected to reach 246 by 2033. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Coll 7838 over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Coll 7838 over Salt 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Coll 7838 over Salt Creek carry?
About 145 vehicles per day (1998 count).
How long is Coll 7838 over Salt Creek?
The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Coll 7838 over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.