US Bridges

N14/N70 over BNSF RR

Good

Antelope County, Nebraska · 14N Neligh · Structure no. S014 17044

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,475
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N14/N70 over BNSF RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N14/N70 over BNSF RR in Antelope County, Nebraska. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 89 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,475 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,918 by 2038. The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesN14/N70
CrossesBNSF RR
Location14N Neligh
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates42.34039, -98.029
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length112 ft (34 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,475 (2018)
Projected traffic1,918 by 2038
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N14/N70 over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is N14/N70 over BNSF RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does N14/N70 over BNSF RR carry?

About 1,475 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is N14/N70 over BNSF RR?

The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns N14/N70 over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.