US Bridges

N92 over Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Saunders County, Nebraska · 1W Wahoo · Structure no. S092 44676

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,350
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N92 over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N92 over Cottonwood Creek in Saunders County, Nebraska. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 4,350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,873 by 2038. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesN92
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location1W Wahoo
RouteState Highway 92
Coordinates41.2062, -96.6396
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.3 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,350 (2018)
Projected traffic5,873 by 2038
Trucks10%
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 Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is N92 over Cottonwood 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does N92 over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 4,350 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N92 over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns N92 over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.