US Bridges

E Monroe Street over Dawson County Canal

Good

Dawson County, Nebraska · E Monroe @ Mccance RD · Structure no. M0590G2820

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2001 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Monroe Street over Dawson County Canal is a concrete culvert carrying E Monroe Street over Dawson County Canal in Dawson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 390 by 2033. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesE Monroe Street
CrossesDawson County Canal
LocationE Monroe @ Mccance RD
RouteCity Street 0G28
Coordinates40.8523, -99.9795
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
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2001)
Projected traffic390 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway 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 E Monroe Street over Dawson County Canal built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Monroe Street over Dawson County 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 E Monroe Street over Dawson County Canal carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is E Monroe Street over Dawson County Canal?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns E Monroe Street over Dawson County Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.