US Bridges

Coll 7137 over Interstate Canal

Fair

Sioux County, Nebraska · 2.7N 7E of Henry · Structure no. C008301510

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
145
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7137 over Interstate Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying Coll 7137 over Interstate Canal in Sioux County, Nebraska. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 145 vehicles a day, projected to reach 246 by 2033. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesColl 7137
CrossesInterstate Canal
Location2.7N 7E of Henry
RouteCounty Highway 7137
CountySioux County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.0298, -103.9125
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (1998)
Projected traffic246 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 7137 over Interstate Canal built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7137 over Interstate Canal 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Coll 7137 over Interstate Canal carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7137 over Interstate Canal?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7137 over Interstate Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.