US Bridges

Coll 7482 over Farwell South Canal

Good

Sherman County, Nebraska · 5.7E of Loup City · Structure no. C008201835

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7482 over Farwell South Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coll 7482 over Farwell South Canal in Sherman County, Nebraska. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 127 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesColl 7482
CrossesFarwell South Canal
Location5.7E of Loup City
RouteCounty Highway 7482
CountySherman County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.2793, -98.8432
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2023)
Projected traffic127 by 2042
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coll 7482 over Farwell South Canal built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7482 over Farwell South Canal 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Coll 7482 over Farwell South Canal carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Coll 7482 over Farwell South Canal?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7482 over Farwell South Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.