Coll 7490 over North Loup River
Valley County, Nebraska · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Coll 7490 over North Loup River in Valley County, Nebraska, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 105 vehicles a day (traffic count year 1998).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 92 of the 115 inventoried bridges in Valley County rated good (80.0%); 0 (0.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its class is unchanged from 2024 (good), but component ratings moved: deck 8 to 7, superstructure 8 to 7, substructure 8 to 7.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated November 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 403 ft |
| Location | .7N 1E of North Loup |
| NBI structure number | C008833415 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | November 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Nebraska department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Valley County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| N11 over Dane Creek | 1996 | 4,680 | Good |
| N11 over Stream | 1934 | 4,030 | Good |
| N11 over Stream | 1996 | 2,480 | Good |
| N11 over Turtle Creek | 1996 | 2,480 | Good |
| N11 over Mira Creek | 2019 | 1,950 | Good |
| N11 over Stream | 1939 | 1,950 | Good |
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