US Bridges

Coll 7783 over Cedar Creek

Good

Stanton County, Nebraska · JCT N15/N32 3W 6.3N · Structure no. C008402740

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
177 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
65
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7783 over Cedar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Coll 7783 over Cedar Creek in Stanton County, Nebraska. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 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 65 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2033. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesColl 7783
CrossesCedar Creek
LocationJCT N15/N32 3W 6.3N
RouteCounty Highway 7783
Coordinates41.9211, -97.1173
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (1998)
Projected traffic110 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 7783 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7783 over Cedar Creek 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 2021.

How much traffic does Coll 7783 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Coll 7783 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7783 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.