US Bridges

N92 over N Br Big Blue River

Fair

Butler County, Nebraska · 6E Rising City · Structure no. S092 41790

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1944
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,435
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N92 over N Br Big Blue River is a concrete culvert carrying N92 over N Br Big Blue River in Butler County, Nebraska. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1944, so it is 95 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 6 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 3,435 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,637 by 2038. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesN92
CrossesN Br Big Blue River
Location6E Rising City
RouteState Highway 92
Coordinates41.192, -97.1829
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,435 (2018)
Projected traffic4,637 by 2038
Trucks12%
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 N92 over N Br Big Blue River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1944.

What condition is N92 over N Br Big Blue River 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 2024.

How much traffic does N92 over N Br Big Blue River carry?

About 3,435 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is N92 over N Br Big Blue River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns N92 over N Br Big Blue River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.