US Bridges

County Road 422 over Farmers/Merchants Canal

Fair

Dawson County, Nebraska · .5E of Cozad · Structure no. C002412910

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2003 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

County Road 422 over Farmers/Merchants Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 422 over Farmers/Merchants Canal in Dawson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2033. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 422
CrossesFarmers/Merchants Canal
Location.5E of Cozad
RouteCounty Highway 129
CountyDawson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.8517, -99.9567
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2003)
Projected traffic70 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 County Road 422 over Farmers/Merchants Canal built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 422 over Farmers/Merchants Canal 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 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 422 over Farmers/Merchants Canal carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Road 422 over Farmers/Merchants Canal?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 422 over Farmers/Merchants Canal?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.