FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

COLL 7716

Carrying COLL 7716 over STREAM

NJCT US81/N98 3N 3.2E, Pierce, Nebraska

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor

Bridge Snapshot: COLL 7716

The COLL 7716 bridge in Pierce, Nebraska carries COLL 7716 over STREAM. It was built in 1910, making it 116 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 14.0 meters (46 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 80 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 2/9, superstructure at 0/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules.

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

How COLL 7716 compares

177
Bridges in Pierce · 24 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Nebraska.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
19.7 / 100 - historical under-20 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
7.0
Essentiality /15
12.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
2/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
0/9
Failed (0)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1910
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
14.0 m (46 ft)
Deck Width
4.9 m (16 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
80 vehicles/day
Structure Number
C007012430

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in critical condition (2/9), with severe deterioration requiring urgent attention.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in critical condition (0/9), with severe deterioration requiring urgent attention.
  • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

COLL 7716 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare COLL 7716 against other structures in Pierce 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 7716?

COLL 7716 in Pierce, Nebraska has a deck rating of 2/9, superstructure rating of 0/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is COLL 7716 inspected?

COLL 7716'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 80 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. COLL 7716 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for COLL 7716?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for COLL 7716.

Who is responsible for maintaining COLL 7716?

COLL 7716 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is COLL 7716 and does age affect safety?

COLL 7716 was built in 1910, making it 116 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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