CO RD 754/COL 7296
Carrying CO RD 754/COL 7296 over CNPPID CANAL
7S .7W OF COZAD, Dawson, Nebraska
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CO RD 754/COL 7296
The CO RD 754/COL 7296 bridge in Dawson, Nebraska carries CO RD 754/COL 7296 over CNPPID CANAL. It was built in 1935, making it 91 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1970, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 7 sections, stretching 56.4 meters (185 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 170 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Nebraska bridges. It is owned and maintained by Other Local Agencies.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 5.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CO RD 754/COL 7296 compares
Live comparison across Nebraska.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1935
- Last Reconstructed
- 1970
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 7
- Structure Length
- 56.4 m (185 ft)
- Deck Width
- 6.7 m (22 ft)
- Owner
- Other Local Agencies
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 170 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- C002414210
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 8/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
How to read this record
CO RD 754/COL 7296 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare CO RD 754/COL 7296 against other structures in Dawson and across Nebraska. Nebraska bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for CO RD 754/COL 7296?
CO RD 754/COL 7296 in Dawson, Nebraska has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CO RD 754/COL 7296 inspected?
CO RD 754/COL 7296's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 170 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CO RD 754/COL 7296 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for CO RD 754/COL 7296?
CO RD 754/COL 7296 has an NBI inventory load rating of 5.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining CO RD 754/COL 7296?
CO RD 754/COL 7296 is owned and maintained by Other Local Agencies.
How old is CO RD 754/COL 7296 and does age affect safety?
CO RD 754/COL 7296 was built in 1935, making it 91 years old and last reconstructed in 1970.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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