US Bridges

N14 over Beaver Creek

Good

Boone County, Nebraska · 0NW Albion · Structure no. S014 12377

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,905
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N14 over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying N14 over Beaver Creek in Boone County, Nebraska. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 2,905 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,067 by 2038. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesN14
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0NW Albion
RouteState Highway 14
CountyBoone County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.7005, -98.0089
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,905 (2018)
Projected traffic4,067 by 2038
Trucks13%
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 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is N14 over Beaver 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does N14 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 2,905 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is N14 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns N14 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.