US Bridges

CO RD 428/FAS 1715 over Farmers/Merchants Canal

Good

Dawson County, Nebraska · JCT US30/L-24A 4.6N · Structure no. C002414105

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
260
2011 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 428/FAS 1715 over Farmers/Merchants Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying CO RD 428/FAS 1715 over Farmers/Merchants Canal in Dawson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 260 vehicles a day, projected to reach 260 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesCO RD 428/FAS 1715
CrossesFarmers/Merchants Canal
LocationJCT US30/L-24A 4.6N
RouteCounty Highway 1715
CountyDawson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.8687, -99.8453
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.2 US tons
Inventory rating58.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2011)
Projected traffic260 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 428/FAS 1715 over Farmers/Merchants Canal built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 428/FAS 1715 over Farmers/Merchants Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2021.

How much traffic does CO RD 428/FAS 1715 over Farmers/Merchants Canal carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is CO RD 428/FAS 1715 over Farmers/Merchants Canal?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 428/FAS 1715 over Farmers/Merchants Canal?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.