US Bridges

Coll 7842 over Rock Creek

FairPosted for load

Saunders County, Nebraska · 3.5W 2N of Ceresco · Structure no. C007815010

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
89 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7842 over Rock Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coll 7842 over Rock Creek in Saunders County, Nebraska. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 136 by 2033. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesColl 7842
CrossesRock Creek
Location3.5W 2N of Ceresco
RouteCounty Highway 7842
CountySaunders County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.0893, -96.7171
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (1998)
Projected traffic136 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 7842 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7842 over Rock Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Coll 7842 over Rock Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7842 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7842 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.