US Bridges

N14 over UPRR 813-714-L

Good

Clay County, Nebraska · 8S Clay Center · Structure no. S014 02929

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
209 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,645
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N14 over UPRR 813-714-L is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N14 over UPRR 813-714-L in Clay County, Nebraska. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 1,645 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,139 by 2038. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesN14
CrossesUPRR 813-714-L
Location8S Clay Center
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates40.4029, -98.0517
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,645 (2018)
Projected traffic2,139 by 2038
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 over UPRR 813-714-L built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is N14 over UPRR 813-714-L 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does N14 over UPRR 813-714-L carry?

About 1,645 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is N14 over UPRR 813-714-L?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns N14 over UPRR 813-714-L?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.