US Bridges

County Road 425 over Farmers/Merchants Canal

Fair

Dawson County, Nebraska · 3.5E of Cozad · Structure no. C002413505

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2003 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

County Road 425 over Farmers/Merchants Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying County Road 425 over Farmers/Merchants Canal in Dawson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1976, 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 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 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 425
CrossesFarmers/Merchants Canal
Location3.5E of Cozad
RouteCounty Highway 135
CountyDawson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.855, -99.9
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 425 over Farmers/Merchants Canal built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is County Road 425 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 425 over Farmers/Merchants Canal carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Road 425 over Farmers/Merchants Canal?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 425 over Farmers/Merchants Canal?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.