US Bridges

US26/N92 over UPRR

Good

Garden County, Nebraska · 1W .5N Oshkosh · Structure no. S026 10469

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
147 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,190
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US26/N92 over UPRR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US26/N92 over UPRR in Garden County, Nebraska. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,190 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,957 by 2038. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesUS26/N92
CrossesUPRR
Location1W .5N Oshkosh
RouteU.S. Route 26
Coordinates41.4128, -102.3642
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating59.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,190 (2018)
Projected traffic2,957 by 2038
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 UPRR built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US26/N92 over UPRR 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 UPRR carry?

About 2,190 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US26/N92 over UPRR?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US26/N92 over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.