Highway 92 extends across four states (Wyoming, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois) from U.S. 26 in Torrington, Wyoming, east to U.S. 34 in LaMoille, Illinois. The route is known as the "Highland Cutoff" in Nebraska, and it offers a route across the middle tier of Nebraska.
Major Cities
Torrington, Gering/Scottsbluff, Bridgeport, Lake McConaughy, Tryon, Broken Bow, Loup City, Wahoo, Omaha, Council Bluffs, Winterset, Indianola, Knoxville, Oskaloosa, Washington, Muscatine, Rock Island, Moline, La Moille.
History
Created around 1937 (per Chris Geelhart's Nebraska 92 page), Nebraska 92 originally extended from Central City east to Omaha. It was extended west to North Platte in 1940, rerouted to end in Arthur in the 1950s, and extended west to Torrington, Wyoming, in 1964. Nebraska 92 is one heck of a long route, clocking in at 486.27 miles per Chris Geelhart's Nebraska 92 page.
Nebraska 92 Guides / Photos
Eastbound Nebraska 92
Eastbound Wyoming 92 exits the Equality State of Wyoming and enters the Cornhusker State of Nebraska. Nebraska 92 continues east toward Scotts Bluff National Monument and the Heartland Expressway (Nebraska 71). Photo taken 09/04/04.
The first major intersection along eastbound Nebraska 92 is the junction with Holloway Road, which travels north from Lyman to U.S. 26 in the town of Henry. Photo taken 09/04/04.
Eastbound Nebraska 92 enters the town of Lyman, which is home to 452 people according to the population size. Due to its proximity to the North Platte River, agriculture is the main economic driver of this area. Photo taken 09/04/04.
This reassurance shield is the first posted east of Lyman. Photo taken 09/04/04.
This mileage sign provides the distance to Scottsbluff and Gering along eastbound Nebraska 92. Photo taken 09/04/04.
Eastbound Nebraska 92 approaches Lyman East Road. The state highway turns south, while Lyman East Road continues east toward Mitchell. Photo taken 09/04/04.
Nebraska 92 turns south here while Lyman East Road continues east. It is easy to miss this turnoff if you don't see the signs! Photo taken 09/04/04.
After the turnoff to U.S. 26, Nebraska 92 continues as a two-lane highway through abundant agricultural fields. Photo taken 09/04/04.
Eastbound Nebraska 92 reaches Morrill Road, which travels north to U.S. 26 at Morrill. Continue east on Nebraska 92 to Gering, Scottsbluff, and Scotts Bluff National Monument. Photo taken 09/04/04.
A set of power transmission lines crosses Nebraska 92 as the highway winds through the green irrigated fields. Photo taken 09/04/04.
This mileage sign provides the distance to Gering (eight miles) and Scottsbluff (nine miles) via the link route. Scotts Bluff comes into view to the southeast of the highway. Photo taken 09/04/04.
As Nebraska 92 angles southeast, Scotts Bluff dominates the horizon. The state highway will pass through the geological formation. Photo taken 09/04/04.
Eastbound Nebraska 92 approaches Nebraska Link 79G, which travels east to the city of Scottsbluff and to U.S. 26. Turn right ahead to continue east on Nebraska 92 to Gering. Photo taken 09/04/04.
Scottsbluff is the largest city in the Nebraska panhandle, and Gering is the seat of Scotts Bluff County. The two cities sit on the Heartland Expressway, a new four-lane highway that connects Colorado Springs with Rapid City via western Nebraska. Photo taken 09/04/04.
Eastbound Nebraska 92 turns right (southeast) toward Scotts Bluff National Monument, while Nebraska Link 79G continues due east toward Scottsbluff and U.S. 26. Photo taken 09/04/04.
Scotts Bluff National Monument is three miles ahead, and Gering is five miles ahead. Photo taken 09/04/04.
Nebraska 92 prepares to cross over Scotts Bluff. The highway cuts between the sandstone geological formations, which acted as beacons to pioneers en route to the West during the frontier days. Photo taken 09/04/04.
Scotts Bluff National Monument was used by pioneers who traveled the Oregon Trail. This bluff is visible for many miles to the east, which assisted pioneers and emigrants with locating the correct route of the trail to the West. Photo taken 09/04/04.
These rock formations are visible from Nebraska 92 as the state highway crosses Mitchell Pass. Photo taken 09/04/04.
After passing by Scotts Bluff, this turn off connects to the headquarters of the national monument. A museum and parking area is located here. Photo taken 09/04/04.
After passing through Scotts Bluff National Monument, eastbound Nebraska 92 approaches Nebraska 71, the Heartland Expressway. This four-lane expressway travels north to Gering and Scottsbluff and south to Kimball and Brush, Colorado. Photo taken 09/04/04.
Eastbound Nebraska 92 meets Nebraska 71, the Heartland Expressway, here at this intersection. Nebraska 92 continues east toward Gering (seat of Scotts Bluff County) and Bridgeport along the North Platte River valley. Generally Nebraska 92 stays south of the river and U.S. 26 remains north of the river until the two routes merge on the north side of the river in Broadwater. While U.S. 26 turns southeast to end at Ogallala, Nebraska 92 continues generally east through Nebraska to Omaha, then eastward through Iowa to end at La Moille, Illinois. Photo taken 09/04/04.
