US Bridges

N14 over Burgess Creek

Good

Knox County, Nebraska · 2S Niobrara · Structure no. S014 19859

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,095
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N14 over Burgess Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N14 over Burgess Creek in Knox County, Nebraska. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,095 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,424 by 2038. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 68.4 mi (110 km).

CarriesN14
CrossesBurgess Creek
Location2S Niobrara
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates42.73802, -98.04582
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,095 (2018)
Projected traffic1,424 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed68.4 mi (110 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N14 over Burgess Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is N14 over Burgess Creek 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 Burgess Creek carry?

About 1,095 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is N14 over Burgess Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns N14 over Burgess Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.