US Bridges

N92 over Upper Clear Creek

Good

Saunders County, Nebraska · 0E Yutan · Structure no. S092 46106

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,110
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N92 over Upper Clear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N92 over Upper Clear Creek in Saunders County, Nebraska. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 65 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,110 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,754 by 2038. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesN92
CrossesUpper Clear Creek
Location0E Yutan
RouteState Highway 92
Coordinates41.2338, -96.3933
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,110 (2018)
Projected traffic12,754 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 Upper Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is N92 over Upper Clear Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does N92 over Upper Clear Creek carry?

About 9,110 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is N92 over Upper Clear Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns N92 over Upper Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.