FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

COLL 7792/ 888 RD

Carrying COLL 7792/ 888 RD over WEST BOW CREEK

1.5E OF FORDYCE, Cedar, Nebraska

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
12 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: COLL 7792/ 888 RD

The COLL 7792/ 888 RD bridge in Cedar, Nebraska carries COLL 7792/ 888 RD over WEST BOW CREEK. It was built in 1937, making it 89 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2012, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 4 sections, stretching 46.6 meters (153 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 135 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Nebraska bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 12.0 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How COLL 7792/ 888 RD compares

▼ 15.7
Load rating vs Nebraska average (27.7 t)
Bottom 11%
Lower load rating than 89% of Nebraska bridges
314
Bridges in Cedar · 20 in Poor condition
COLL 7792/ 888 RD 12.0 t
Nebraska average 27.7 t

Live comparison across Nebraska.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
49.4 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
25.0
Serviceability /30
10.3
Essentiality /15
14.1
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
12.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1937
Last Reconstructed
2012
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
46.6 m (153 ft)
Deck Width
8.0 m (26 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
135 vehicles/day
Structure Number
C001412210

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether COLL 7792/ 888 RD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare COLL 7792/ 888 RD against other structures in Cedar and across Nebraska. Nebraska bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for COLL 7792/ 888 RD?

COLL 7792/ 888 RD in Cedar, Nebraska has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is COLL 7792/ 888 RD inspected?

COLL 7792/ 888 RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 135 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. COLL 7792/ 888 RD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for COLL 7792/ 888 RD?

COLL 7792/ 888 RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 12.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining COLL 7792/ 888 RD?

COLL 7792/ 888 RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is COLL 7792/ 888 RD and does age affect safety?

COLL 7792/ 888 RD was built in 1937, making it 89 years old and last reconstructed in 2012.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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