US Bridges

US183/N92 over BNSF RR 064-551-K

Good

Custer County, Nebraska · 1S Ansley · Structure no. S183 08904

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
256 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
830
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US183/N92 over BNSF RR 064-551-K is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US183/N92 over BNSF RR 064-551-K in Custer County, Nebraska. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 67 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 830 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,162 by 2038. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesUS183/N92
CrossesBNSF RR 064-551-K
Location1S Ansley
RouteU.S. Route 183
CountyCuster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.2783, -99.3787
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic830 (2018)
Projected traffic1,162 by 2038
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US183/N92 over BNSF RR 064-551-K built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is US183/N92 over BNSF RR 064-551-K 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US183/N92 over BNSF RR 064-551-K carry?

About 830 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US183/N92 over BNSF RR 064-551-K?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US183/N92 over BNSF RR 064-551-K?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.