US Bridges

Coll 7673 over W Fk Big Blue River

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York County, Nebraska · 1.2N 5E Mc Cool JCT · Structure no. C009303505P

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
177 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coll 7673 over W Fk Big Blue River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Coll 7673 over W Fk Big Blue River in York 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 76 by 2032. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesColl 7673
CrossesW Fk Big Blue River
Location1.2N 5E Mc Cool JCT
RouteCounty Highway 7673
CountyYork County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.7639, -97.4923
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2012)
Projected traffic76 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 7673 over W Fk Big Blue River built?

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

What condition is Coll 7673 over W Fk Big 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does Coll 7673 over W Fk Big Blue River carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Coll 7673 over W Fk Big Blue River?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Coll 7673 over W Fk Big Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.