US Bridges

Coll 7665 over Little Blue River

Good

Thayer County, Nebraska · 2.7W 1.9N Hebron · Structure no. C008511925

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
192 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7665 over Little Blue River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coll 7665 over Little Blue River in Thayer County, Nebraska. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2033. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesColl 7665
CrossesLittle Blue River
Location2.7W 1.9N Hebron
RouteCounty Highway 7665
Coordinates40.2036, -97.6516
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (1998)
Projected traffic55 by 2033
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coll 7665 over Little Blue River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coll 7665 over Little Blue 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Coll 7665 over Little Blue River carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7665 over Little Blue River?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7665 over Little Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.