US Bridges

N92 over Lake Creek

Good

Howard County, Nebraska · 1SE St. Paul · Structure no. S092 35195

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,255
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N92 over Lake Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N92 over Lake Creek in Howard County, Nebraska. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 1,255 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,632 by 2038. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesN92
CrossesLake Creek
Location1SE St. Paul
RouteState Highway 92
Coordinates41.1927, -98.4331
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,255 (2018)
Projected traffic1,632 by 2038
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N92 over Lake Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is N92 over Lake 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does N92 over Lake Creek carry?

About 1,255 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is N92 over Lake Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns N92 over Lake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.