US Bridges

N92 over Clear Creek

Fair

Sherman County, Nebraska · 11E Ansley · Structure no. S092 30968

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
605
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N92 over Clear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N92 over Clear Creek in Sherman County, Nebraska. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 605 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 847 by 2038. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesN92
CrossesClear Creek
Location11E Ansley
RouteState Highway 92
Coordinates41.279, -99.187
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic605 (2018)
Projected traffic847 by 2038
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is N92 over Clear 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does N92 over Clear Creek carry?

About 605 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is N92 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns N92 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.