US Bridges

N14 over Lincoln Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Nebraska · 0N Aurora · Structure no. S014 06476

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N14 over Lincoln Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N14 over Lincoln Creek in Hamilton County, Nebraska. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,130 by 2038. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesN14
CrossesLincoln Creek
Location0N Aurora
RouteState Highway 14
CountyHamilton County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.8736, -97.9978
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2018)
Projected traffic5,130 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 Lincoln Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is N14 over Lincoln 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does N14 over Lincoln Creek carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is N14 over Lincoln Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns N14 over Lincoln Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.