US Bridges

N14 over BNSF RR 073-258-T

Good

Clay County, Nebraska · 6S Clay/Hamilton Co. Line · Structure no. S014 04632

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,660
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N14 over BNSF RR 073-258-T is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N14 over BNSF RR 073-258-T in Clay County, Nebraska. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 68 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 1,660 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,158 by 2038. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesN14
CrossesBNSF RR 073-258-T
Location6S Clay/Hamilton Co. Line
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates40.6064, -97.9952
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,660 (2018)
Projected traffic2,158 by 2038
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N14 over BNSF RR 073-258-T built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is N14 over BNSF RR 073-258-T 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 2023.

How much traffic does N14 over BNSF RR 073-258-T carry?

About 1,660 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is N14 over BNSF RR 073-258-T?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns N14 over BNSF RR 073-258-T?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.