US Bridges

N92 over Platte River

Fair

Douglas County, Nebraska · 2E Yutan · Structure no. S092 46282L

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
594 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,955
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N92 over Platte River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N92 over Platte River in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 7,955 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,137 by 2038. The structure is 594 ft (181.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

CarriesN92
CrossesPlatte River
Location2E Yutan
RouteState Highway 92
Coordinates41.2343, -96.3596
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating45.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length594 ft (181.1 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,955 (2018)
Projected traffic11,137 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 Platte River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is N92 over Platte 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does N92 over Platte River carry?

About 7,955 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is N92 over Platte River?

The structure is 594 ft (181.1 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns N92 over Platte River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.