N14/N70 over Elkhorn River
FairAntelope County, Nebraska · 1SW Neligh · Structure no. S014 15517
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 301 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,990
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N14/N70 over Elkhorn River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N14/N70 over Elkhorn River in Antelope County, Nebraska. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 61 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 1,990 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,886 by 2038. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 99.4 mi (160 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N14/N70 over Elkhorn River built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is N14/N70 over Elkhorn 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does N14/N70 over Elkhorn River carry?
About 1,990 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is N14/N70 over Elkhorn River?
The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns N14/N70 over Elkhorn River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.