880th Rd over Ainsworth Canal Lateral
Brown County, Nebraska · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- 880th Rd over Ainsworth Canal Lateral in Brown County, Nebraska, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 5 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2010).
- It is one of 27 of the 56 inventoried bridges in Brown County rated fair (48.2%); 3 (5.4%) are rated poor.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Timber stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 35 ft |
| Location | 2.9 mi NE of Johnstown |
| NBI structure number | NKA-AINS-023 |
| Condition class | Fair |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Nebraska department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Brown County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US20 over Long Pine Creek | 1983 | 2,425 | Good |
| US20 over Sand Draw Creek | 1978 | 1,645 | Good |
| US20 over Stream | 1932 | 1,645 | Good |
| US20 over Stream | 1932 | 1,645 | Good |
| US20 over Plum Creek | 1989 | 1,335 | Good |
| N7 over Calamus River | 1991 | 525 | Good |
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