US Bridges

N92 over Johnson Creek

Fair

Saunders County, Nebraska · 1E Mead · Structure no. S092 45740

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,225
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N92 over Johnson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N92 over Johnson Creek in Saunders County, Nebraska. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 94 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 5,225 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,315 by 2038. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesN92
CrossesJohnson Creek
Location1E Mead
RouteState Highway 92
CountySaunders County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.2337, -96.4634
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,225 (2018)
Projected traffic7,315 by 2038
Trucks9%
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 Johnson Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is N92 over Johnson 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 Johnson Creek carry?

About 5,225 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is N92 over Johnson Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns N92 over Johnson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.