US Bridges

N14 over Plum Creek

Good

Boone County, Nebraska · 12S Albion · Structure no. S014 11036

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
179 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,130
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N14 over Plum Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N14 over Plum Creek in Boone County, Nebraska. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 65 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,130 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,469 by 2038. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesN14
CrossesPlum Creek
Location12S Albion
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates41.516, -97.984
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,130 (2018)
Projected traffic1,469 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is N14 over Plum Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does N14 over Plum Creek carry?

About 1,130 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is N14 over Plum Creek?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns N14 over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.