US Bridges

Coll 7702 over Elkhorn River

Good

Stanton County, Nebraska · 2S US275 Madison Cl · Structure no. C008410130

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
312 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
385
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7702 over Elkhorn River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coll 7702 over Elkhorn River in Stanton County, Nebraska. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 385 vehicles a day, projected to reach 654 by 2033. The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

CarriesColl 7702
CrossesElkhorn River
Location2S US275 Madison Cl
RouteCounty Highway 7702
Coordinates41.9954, -97.3682
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo 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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length312 ft (95.1 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (1998)
Projected traffic654 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 7702 over Elkhorn River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7702 over Elkhorn 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 2021.

How much traffic does Coll 7702 over Elkhorn River carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7702 over Elkhorn River?

The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7702 over Elkhorn River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.