US Bridges

County Road 424 over Farmers/Merchants Canal

Fair

Dawson County, Nebraska · 2.5E of Cozad · Structure no. C002413305

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2003 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

County Road 424 over Farmers/Merchants Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road 424 over Farmers/Merchants Canal in Dawson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 112 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 424
CrossesFarmers/Merchants Canal
Location2.5E of Cozad
RouteCounty Highway 133
CountyDawson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.8533, -99.92
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2003)
Projected traffic112 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 424 over Farmers/Merchants Canal built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 424 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 424 over Farmers/Merchants Canal carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Road 424 over Farmers/Merchants Canal?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 424 over Farmers/Merchants Canal?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.