US Bridges

N14/N70 over West Cedar Creek

Fair

Antelope County, Nebraska · 4N Elgin · Structure no. S014 14865

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,085
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N14/N70 over West Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying N14/N70 over West Cedar Creek in Antelope County, Nebraska. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 2,085 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,023 by 2038. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesN14/N70
CrossesWest Cedar Creek
Location4N Elgin
RouteState Highway 14
CountyAntelope County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.0348, -98.0706
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,085 (2018)
Projected traffic3,023 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 N14/N70 over West Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is N14/N70 over West Cedar 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does N14/N70 over West Cedar Creek carry?

About 2,085 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is N14/N70 over West Cedar Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns N14/N70 over West Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.