US Bridges

County Road 430 over Farmers/Merchants Canal

Good

Dawson County, Nebraska · .5N 9E of Cozad · Structure no. C002414520

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
1997 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

County Road 430 over Farmers/Merchants Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road 430 over Farmers/Merchants Canal in Dawson County, Nebraska. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2033. The structure is 36 ft (11 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 430
CrossesFarmers/Merchants Canal
Location.5N 9E of Cozad
RouteCounty Highway 145
CountyDawson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.88, -99.8067
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (1997)
Projected traffic35 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 430 over Farmers/Merchants Canal built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 430 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 County Road 430 over Farmers/Merchants Canal carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is County Road 430 over Farmers/Merchants Canal?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 430 over Farmers/Merchants Canal?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.