US Bridges

N92 over North Platte River

Good

Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska · JCT L79G/N92 .7E · Structure no. S092 02005

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
474 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,595
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N92 over North Platte River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N92 over North Platte River 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 2,595 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,374 by 2038. The structure is 474 ft (144.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 87 mi (140 km).

CarriesN92
CrossesNorth Platte River
LocationJCT L79G/N92 .7E
RouteState Highway 92
Coordinates41.8659, -103.7215
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length474 ft (144.5 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,595 (2018)
Projected traffic3,374 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed87 mi (140 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 North Platte River built?

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

What condition is N92 over North Platte River 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 North Platte River carry?

About 2,595 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is N92 over North Platte River?

The structure is 474 ft (144.5 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns N92 over North Platte River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.