Coll 7599 over Little Blue River
PoorThayer County, Nebraska · .5E 6.5S of Davenport · Structure no. C008500320
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 208 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 1998 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Coll 7599 over Little Blue River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coll 7599 over Little Blue River in Thayer County, Nebraska. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2033. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Coll 7599 over Little Blue River built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Coll 7599 over Little Blue River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does Coll 7599 over Little Blue River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (1998 count).
How long is Coll 7599 over Little Blue River?
The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Coll 7599 over Little Blue River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.