US Bridges

Bluff Road over Stream (H-92)

Fair

Lancaster County, Nebraska · JCT I80&US6 1.2N 3.1E · Structure no. C005512137

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
308
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bluff Road over Stream (H-92) is a concrete culvert carrying Bluff Road over Stream (H-92) in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 308 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 338 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesBluff Road
CrossesStream (H-92)
LocationJCT I80&US6 1.2N 3.1E
RouteCounty Highway 121
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.9142, -96.5072
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic308 (2009)
Projected traffic338 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Bluff Road over Stream (H-92) built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bluff Road over Stream (H-92) 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Bluff Road over Stream (H-92) carry?

About 308 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bluff Road over Stream (H-92)?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Bluff Road over Stream (H-92)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.