US Bridges

US26/N92 over Blue Creek

Good

Garden County, Nebraska · 2NW Lewellen · Structure no. S026 11580

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,105
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US26/N92 over Blue Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US26/N92 over Blue Creek in Garden County, Nebraska. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 2,105 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,842 by 2038. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesUS26/N92
CrossesBlue Creek
Location2NW Lewellen
RouteU.S. Route 26
Coordinates41.3446, -102.1758
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,105 (2018)
Projected traffic2,842 by 2038
Trucks17%
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 US26/N92 over Blue Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is US26/N92 over Blue 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 August 2021.

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

About 2,105 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US26/N92 over Blue Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US26/N92 over Blue Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.