US Bridges

N92 over Wahoo Creek N Fk Trib

Fair

Saunders County, Nebraska · 6W Weston · Structure no. S092 43563

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,240
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N92 over Wahoo Creek N Fk Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N92 over Wahoo Creek N Fk Trib in Saunders County, Nebraska. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 101 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.

It carries about 3,240 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,374 by 2038. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesN92
CrossesWahoo Creek N Fk Trib
Location6W Weston
RouteState Highway 92
CountySaunders County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.2057, -96.8536
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating40.8 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,240 (2018)
Projected traffic4,374 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 SystemYes

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 Wahoo Creek N Fk Trib built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is N92 over Wahoo Creek N Fk 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does N92 over Wahoo Creek N Fk Trib carry?

About 3,240 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is N92 over Wahoo Creek N Fk Trib?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns N92 over Wahoo Creek N Fk Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.