US Bridges

N2/N92 over Goose Valley

Fair

Custer County, Nebraska · 4NW Ansley · Structure no. S002 29095

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,175
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N2/N92 over Goose Valley is a concrete culvert carrying N2/N92 over Goose Valley in Custer County, Nebraska. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 3,175 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,286 by 2038. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesN2/N92
CrossesGoose Valley
Location4NW Ansley
RouteState Highway 2
CountyCuster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.3206, -99.4409
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,175 (2018)
Projected traffic4,286 by 2038
Trucks9%
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 Goose Valley built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is N2/N92 over Goose Valley 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does N2/N92 over Goose Valley carry?

About 3,175 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is N2/N92 over Goose Valley?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns N2/N92 over Goose Valley?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.