S14A Fordyce Spur over West Bow Creek
FairCedar County, Nebraska · 0N Fordyce · Structure no. SS14A00159
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 153 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 520
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S14A Fordyce Spur over West Bow Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S14A Fordyce Spur over West Bow Creek in Cedar County, Nebraska. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 54 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 702 by 2038. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S14A Fordyce Spur over West Bow Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is S14A Fordyce Spur over West Bow 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does S14A Fordyce Spur over West Bow Creek carry?
About 520 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is S14A Fordyce Spur over West Bow Creek?
The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns S14A Fordyce Spur over West Bow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.