US Bridges

US20 over Long Pine Creek

Good

Brown County, Nebraska · 2E Ainsworth · Structure no. S020 25011

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
261 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,425
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US20 over Long Pine Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US20 over Long Pine Creek in Brown County, Nebraska. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 42 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 2,425 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,765 by 2039. The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesUS20
CrossesLong Pine Creek
Location2E Ainsworth
RouteU.S. Route 20
Coordinates42.5486, -99.7082
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length261 ft (79.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,425 (2019)
Projected traffic2,765 by 2039
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US20 over Long Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is US20 over Long Pine Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US20 over Long Pine Creek carry?

About 2,425 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US20 over Long Pine Creek?

The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US20 over Long Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.