US Bridges

N92 over South Loup River

Good

Logan County, Nebraska · 3W Stapleton · Structure no. S092 22501

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N92 over South Loup River is a concrete culvert carrying N92 over South Loup River in Logan County, Nebraska. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 62 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 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 488 by 2038. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesN92
CrossesSouth Loup River
Location3W Stapleton
RouteState Highway 92
Coordinates41.4749, -100.5758
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2018)
Projected traffic488 by 2038
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 South Loup River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is N92 over South Loup River 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 2023.

How much traffic does N92 over South Loup River carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is N92 over South Loup River?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns N92 over South Loup River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.