US Bridges

County Road 423 over Cnppid Canal

PoorPosted for load

Dawson County, Nebraska · 1.5E 9.5S of Cozad · Structure no. C002413105

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
132 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2003 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

County Road 423 over Cnppid Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 423 over Cnppid Canal in Dawson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17 by 2033. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesCounty Road 423
CrossesCnppid Canal
Location1.5E 9.5S of Cozad
RouteCounty Highway 131
Coordinates40.7219, -99.9405
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating6.6 US tons
Inventory rating5.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2003)
Projected traffic17 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 423 over Cnppid Canal built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 423 over Cnppid Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 423 over Cnppid Canal carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Road 423 over Cnppid Canal?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 423 over Cnppid Canal?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.