US Bridges

CO RD 754/COL 7296 over Cnppid Canal

PoorPosted for load

Dawson County, Nebraska · 7S .7W of Cozad · Structure no. C002414210

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
185 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
170
1998 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 754/COL 7296 over Cnppid Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 754/COL 7296 over Cnppid Canal in Dawson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1970, 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 170 vehicles a day, projected to reach 289 by 2033. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 754/COL 7296
CrossesCnppid Canal
Location7S .7W of Cozad
RouteCounty Highway 7296
CountyDawson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.7571, -100.008
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating9.9 US tons
Inventory rating5.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (1998)
Projected traffic289 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 CO RD 754/COL 7296 over Cnppid Canal built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is CO RD 754/COL 7296 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 CO RD 754/COL 7296 over Cnppid Canal carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is CO RD 754/COL 7296 over Cnppid Canal?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 754/COL 7296 over Cnppid Canal?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.