US Bridges

N92 over Farwell South Canal

Fair

Sherman County, Nebraska · 2W Ashton · Structure no. S092 32884

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
119 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
775
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N92 over Farwell South Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N92 over Farwell South Canal in Sherman County, Nebraska. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 63 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 5 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 775 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,085 by 2038. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesN92
CrossesFarwell South Canal
Location2W Ashton
RouteState Highway 92
Coordinates41.2641, -98.8321
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic775 (2018)
Projected traffic1,085 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 Farwell South Canal built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is N92 over Farwell South Canal 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 Farwell South Canal carry?

About 775 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is N92 over Farwell South Canal?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns N92 over Farwell South Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.