US Bridges

CO RD 421/FAS 1725 over Cozad Canal

Good

Dawson County, Nebraska · Wjct US30/N21 3.7 N · Structure no. C002422713

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
540
2011 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 421/FAS 1725 over Cozad Canal is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 421/FAS 1725 over Cozad Canal in Dawson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 60 years old, older 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 540 vehicles a day, projected to reach 540 by 2033. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 421/FAS 1725
CrossesCozad Canal
LocationWjct US30/N21 3.7 N
RouteCounty Highway 1725
CountyDawson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.9143, -99.9766
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2011)
Projected traffic540 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 CO RD 421/FAS 1725 over Cozad Canal built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is CO RD 421/FAS 1725 over Cozad 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 421/FAS 1725 over Cozad Canal carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is CO RD 421/FAS 1725 over Cozad Canal?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns CO RD 421/FAS 1725 over Cozad Canal?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.