US Bridges

N14 over Stream

Good

Knox County, Nebraska · 5S Verdigre Spur · Structure no. S014 18364

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,030
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N14 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying N14 over Stream in Knox County, Nebraska. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 45 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 1,030 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,339 by 2038. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesN14
CrossesStream
Location5S Verdigre Spur
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates42.531, -98.0332
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,030 (2018)
Projected traffic1,339 by 2038
Trucks14%
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 Stream built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is N14 over Stream 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does N14 over Stream carry?

About 1,030 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is N14 over Stream?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns N14 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.