US Bridges

County Road 427 over Farmers/Merchants Canal

FairPosted for load

Dawson County, Nebraska · 5.5E of Cozad · Structure no. C002413905

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2003 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

County Road 427 over Farmers/Merchants Canal is a concrete continuous frame carrying County Road 427 over Farmers/Merchants Canal in Dawson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 112 by 2033. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 427
CrossesFarmers/Merchants Canal
Location5.5E of Cozad
RouteCounty Highway 139
CountyDawson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.8617, -99.8643
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17.6 US tons
Inventory rating5.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 427 over Farmers/Merchants Canal built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 427 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 427 over Farmers/Merchants Canal carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Road 427 over Farmers/Merchants Canal?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 427 over Farmers/Merchants Canal?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.