US Bridges

Coll 7754 over Big Blue River

Fair

Seward County, Nebraska · 2.5N .7W of Milford · Structure no. C008003415

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7754 over Big Blue River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coll 7754 over Big Blue River in Seward County, Nebraska. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 221 by 2033. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesColl 7754
CrossesBig Blue River
Location2.5N .7W of Milford
RouteCounty Highway 7754
Coordinates40.8143, -97.06
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.8 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (1998)
Projected traffic221 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 7754 over Big Blue River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7754 over Big Blue River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Coll 7754 over Big Blue River carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7754 over Big Blue River?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7754 over Big Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.