County Road 430 over Farmers/merchants Canal
Dawson County, Nebraska · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- County Road 430 over Farmers/merchants Canal in Dawson County, Nebraska, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 8 (very good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 25 vehicles a day (traffic count year 1997).
- It is one of 203 of the 300 inventoried bridges in Dawson County rated good (67.7%); 11 (3.7%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated November 2021, on a 48-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Superstructure | 9 | 9 | Excellent condition |
| Substructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete tee beam |
| Length | about 36 ft |
| Location | .5N 9E of Cozad |
| NBI structure number | C002414520 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | November 2021 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 48 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Nebraska department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Dawson County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I80 over Spring Creek | 1963 | 18,660 | Fair |
| I80 over Spring Creek | 1963 | 18,660 | Fair |
| I80 over Stream | 1963 | 18,660 | Good |
| I80 over Mud Creek | 1963 | 18,660 | Good |
| I80 over Mud Creek | 1963 | 18,660 | Fair |
| I80 over Stream | 1935 | 18,485 | Good |
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