US Bridges

Coll 7761 over Big Blue River

Good

Seward County, Nebraska · JCT US34/N15 1.6N .8W · Structure no. C008001815

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
180 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7761 over Big Blue River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Coll 7761 over Big Blue River in Seward County, Nebraska. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 170 by 2033. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesColl 7761
CrossesBig Blue River
LocationJCT US34/N15 1.6N .8W
RouteCounty Highway 7761
Coordinates40.9309, -97.1181
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1998)
Projected traffic170 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 7761 over Big Blue River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7761 over Big Blue River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Coll 7761 over Big Blue River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7761 over Big Blue River?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7761 over Big Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.