US Bridges

US26/N92 over Coldwater Creek

Good

Garden County, Nebraska · 1SE Lisco · Structure no. S026 09097

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,835
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US26/N92 over Coldwater Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US26/N92 over Coldwater Creek in Garden County, Nebraska. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 85 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 1,835 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,477 by 2038. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 167.8 mi (270 km).

Location

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CarriesUS26/N92
CrossesColdwater Creek
Location1SE Lisco
RouteU.S. Route 26
CountyGarden County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.4943, -102.6061
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior 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 loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 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 traffic1,835 (2018)
Projected traffic2,477 by 2038
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed167.8 mi (270 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 US26/N92 over Coldwater Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is US26/N92 over Coldwater Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US26/N92 over Coldwater Creek carry?

About 1,835 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US26/N92 over Coldwater Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US26/N92 over Coldwater Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.