US Bridges

N92 over Prairie Slough

Good

Merrick County, Nebraska · 6E Palmer Spur · Structure no. S092 36736

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N92 over Prairie Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying N92 over Prairie Slough in Merrick County, Nebraska. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 61 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,690 by 2038. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesN92
CrossesPrairie Slough
Location6E Palmer Spur
RouteState Highway 92
Coordinates41.1915, -98.1377
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2018)
Projected traffic1,690 by 2038
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 Prairie Slough built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is N92 over Prairie Slough 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does N92 over Prairie Slough carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is N92 over Prairie Slough?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns N92 over Prairie Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.