US Bridges

192nd Street over Buffalo Creek

FairPosted for load

Sarpy County, Nebraska · .7N 4W Springfield · Structure no. C007711315

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

192nd Street over Buffalo Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying 192nd Street over Buffalo Creek in Sarpy County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2033. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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Carries192nd Street
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location.7N 4W Springfield
RouteCounty Highway 113
CountySarpy County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.0922, -96.2151
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating16.5 US tons
Inventory rating9.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2003)
Projected traffic42 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 192nd Street over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is 192nd Street over Buffalo Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 192nd Street over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 192nd Street over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 192nd Street over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.