US Bridges

N2/N92 over Mud Creek Tributary

Poor

Custer County, Nebraska · 7SW Broken Bow · Structure no. S002 28532

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,605
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N2/N92 over Mud Creek Tributary is a concrete continuous slab carrying N2/N92 over Mud Creek Tributary in Custer County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 90 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 3,605 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,687 by 2038. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesN2/N92
CrossesMud Creek Tributary
Location7SW Broken Bow
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates41.3576, -99.5348
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,605 (2018)
Projected traffic4,687 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 N2/N92 over Mud Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is N2/N92 over Mud Creek Tributary in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does N2/N92 over Mud Creek Tributary carry?

About 3,605 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is N2/N92 over Mud Creek Tributary?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns N2/N92 over Mud Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.