US Bridges

N92 over Middle Loup River

Fair

Sherman County, Nebraska · 2W Loup City · Structure no. S092 31965

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
392 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,005
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N92 over Middle Loup River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N92 over Middle Loup River in Sherman County, Nebraska. It was built in 1960, 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 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 1,005 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,357 by 2038. The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesN92
CrossesMiddle Loup River
Location2W Loup City
RouteState Highway 92
CountySherman County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.2792, -98.998
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 within limits of footing or piles
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 rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length392 ft (119.5 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,005 (2018)
Projected traffic1,357 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 Middle Loup River built?

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

What condition is N92 over Middle Loup River 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 Middle Loup River carry?

About 1,005 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is N92 over Middle Loup River?

The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns N92 over Middle Loup River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.