US Bridges

Coll 7762 over Otoe Creek

FairPosted for load

Saunders County, Nebraska · .5N 3.7W of Leshara · Structure no. C007821625

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
168 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7762 over Otoe Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Coll 7762 over Otoe Creek in Saunders County, Nebraska. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 37 vehicles a day, projected to reach 62 by 2033. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesColl 7762
CrossesOtoe Creek
Location.5N 3.7W of Leshara
RouteCounty Highway 7762
CountySaunders County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.3359, -96.5003
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating16.5 US tons
Inventory rating8.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37 (1998)
Projected traffic62 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coll 7762 over Otoe Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7762 over Otoe 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Coll 7762 over Otoe Creek carry?

About 37 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7762 over Otoe Creek?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7762 over Otoe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.