N97 over Ainsworth Canal
GoodCherry County, Nebraska · 23SW Valentine · Structure no. S097 11855
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N97 over Ainsworth Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying N97 over Ainsworth Canal in Cherry County, Nebraska. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2038. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 459.8 mi (740 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N97 over Ainsworth Canal built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is N97 over Ainsworth Canal 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 2025.
How much traffic does N97 over Ainsworth Canal carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is N97 over Ainsworth Canal?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns N97 over Ainsworth Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.