FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

COLL 7855

Carrying COLL 7855 over PEBBLE CREEK

RD. 10 BET. E & F, N.BR., Dodge, Nebraska

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
18 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: COLL 7855

The COLL 7855 bridge in Dodge, Nebraska carries COLL 7855 over PEBBLE CREEK. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 24.4 meters (80 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 70 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 18.0 metric tons.

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

How COLL 7855 compares

▼ 9.7
Load rating vs Nebraska average (27.7 t)
Bottom 18%
Lower load rating than 82% of Nebraska bridges
335
Bridges in Dodge · 12 in Poor condition
COLL 7855 18.0 t
Nebraska average 27.7 t

Live comparison across Nebraska.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
78.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
37.2
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
18.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1970
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
24.4 m (80 ft)
Deck Width
8.7 m (29 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
70 vehicles/day
Structure Number
C002701950

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether COLL 7855 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 7855 against other structures in Dodge 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 7855?

COLL 7855 in Dodge, Nebraska has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is COLL 7855 inspected?

COLL 7855'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 70 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. COLL 7855 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for COLL 7855?

COLL 7855 has an NBI inventory load rating of 18.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining COLL 7855?

COLL 7855 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is COLL 7855 and does age affect safety?

COLL 7855 was built in 1970, making it 56 years old.

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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