US Bridges

County Highway over Farmers/Merchants Canal

Good

Dawson County, Nebraska · 1.7SE of Cozad · Structure no. C002423110

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2003 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Farmers/Merchants Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying County Highway 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 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2033. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 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 Highway
CrossesFarmers/Merchants Canal
Location1.7SE of Cozad
RouteCounty Highway 231
CountyDawson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.8483, -99.9383
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
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 rating68.3 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2003)
Projected traffic70 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 County Highway over Farmers/Merchants Canal built?

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

What condition is County Highway 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 October 2022.

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

About 50 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is County Highway over Farmers/Merchants Canal?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Farmers/Merchants Canal?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.