US Bridges

Coll 7448 over Stream

Fair

Webster County, Nebraska · 7N .7W of Inavale · Structure no. C009102405

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7448 over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coll 7448 over Stream in Webster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 90 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2033. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesColl 7448
CrossesStream
Location7N .7W of Inavale
RouteCounty Highway 7448
Coordinates40.1908, -98.6665
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1998)
Projected traffic85 by 2033
Trucks0%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coll 7448 over Stream built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Coll 7448 over Stream 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Coll 7448 over Stream carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coll 7448 over Stream?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7448 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.