US Bridges

N92 over Gering Valley Drain

Good

Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska · 2SE Gering · Structure no. S092 02714

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,765
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N92 over Gering Valley Drain is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N92 over Gering Valley Drain in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,765 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,595 by 2038. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesN92
CrossesGering Valley Drain
Location2SE Gering
RouteState Highway 92
Coordinates41.818, -103.623
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,765 (2018)
Projected traffic3,595 by 2038
Trucks12%
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 Gering Valley Drain built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is N92 over Gering Valley 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 2024.

How much traffic does N92 over Gering Valley Drain carry?

About 2,765 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is N92 over Gering Valley Drain?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns N92 over Gering Valley Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.