US Bridges

N92 over Dry Creek Drain

Good

Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska · .3E 2S Lyman · Structure no. S092 00340

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
530
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N92 over Dry Creek Drain is a concrete culvert carrying N92 over Dry Creek Drain in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 530 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 689 by 2038. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesN92
CrossesDry Creek Drain
Location.3E 2S Lyman
RouteState Highway 92
Coordinates41.8856, -104.0244
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2018)
Projected traffic689 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Dry Creek Drain built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is N92 over Dry Creek Drain 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does N92 over Dry Creek Drain carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N92 over Dry Creek Drain?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns N92 over Dry Creek Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.