US Bridges

N92 over North Platte River

Fair

Morrill County, Nebraska · 1S Broadwater · Structure no. S092 07164

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
553 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
255
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N92 over North Platte River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N92 over North Platte River in Morrill County, Nebraska. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 255 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 383 by 2038. The structure is 553 ft (168.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 316.9 mi (510 km).

CarriesN92
CrossesNorth Platte River
Location1S Broadwater
RouteState Highway 92
Coordinates41.5829, -102.8561
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length553 ft (168.6 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic255 (2018)
Projected traffic383 by 2038
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed316.9 mi (510 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 North Platte River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is N92 over North Platte River 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does N92 over North Platte River carry?

About 255 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is N92 over North Platte River?

The structure is 553 ft (168.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns N92 over North Platte River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.