US Bridges

N92 over Platte River Trib

Fair

Polk County, Nebraska · 4E US30/N92 Interchg · Structure no. S092 38521

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,360
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N92 over Platte River Trib is a concrete culvert carrying N92 over Platte River Trib in Polk County, Nebraska. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 86 years old, older 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 1,360 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,768 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesN92
CrossesPlatte River Trib
Location4E US30/N92 Interchg
RouteState Highway 92
Coordinates41.1771, -97.8046
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 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
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 spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,360 (2018)
Projected traffic1,768 by 2038
Trucks18%
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 Platte River Trib built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.

What condition is N92 over Platte River Trib 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does N92 over Platte River Trib carry?

About 1,360 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is N92 over Platte River Trib?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns N92 over Platte River Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.