US Bridges

County Highway over Ainsworth Canal

FairPosted for load

Cherry County, Nebraska · 4W 1.5S of Wood Lake · Structure no. C001605405P

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Highway over Ainsworth Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Highway over Ainsworth Canal in Cherry County, Nebraska. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 127 by 2033. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 329.3 mi (530 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Highway
CrossesAinsworth Canal
Location4W 1.5S of Wood Lake
RouteCounty Highway 0P54
CountyCherry County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.617, -100.3183
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating20.9 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2003)
Projected traffic127 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed329.3 mi (530 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County Highway over Ainsworth Canal built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Highway over Ainsworth Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does County Highway over Ainsworth Canal carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is County Highway over Ainsworth Canal?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County Highway over Ainsworth Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.