US Bridges

Dry Frk RD/COL7395 over Field Drain

Fair

Dawson County, Nebraska · 6S 2W of Eddyville · Structure no. C002406105P

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dry Frk RD/COL7395 over Field Drain is a concrete channel beam carrying Dry Frk RD/COL7395 over Field Drain in Dawson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesDry Frk RD/COL7395
CrossesField Drain
Location6S 2W of Eddyville
RouteCounty Highway 7395
CountyDawson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.9141, -99.6643
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (1998)
Projected traffic51 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dry Frk RD/COL7395 over Field Drain built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dry Frk RD/COL7395 over Field Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Dry Frk RD/COL7395 over Field Drain carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Dry Frk RD/COL7395 over Field Drain?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Dry Frk RD/COL7395 over Field Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.