US83 over Ainsworth Canal
FairCherry County, Nebraska · 15S Valentine · Structure no. S083 19849
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,180
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US83 over Ainsworth Canal is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US83 over Ainsworth Canal in Cherry County, Nebraska. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 63 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.
It carries about 1,180 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,652 by 2038. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 118.1 mi (190 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US83 over Ainsworth Canal built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is US83 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 March 2025.
How much traffic does US83 over Ainsworth Canal carry?
About 1,180 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is US83 over Ainsworth Canal?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US83 over Ainsworth Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.