US Bridges

14th ST over US6

Poor

Lancaster County, Nebraska · 14th & Cornhusker Lincoln · Structure no. S006 31502

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
213 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

14th ST over US6 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 14th ST over US6 in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 64 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2042. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Carries14th ST
CrossesUS6
Location14th & Cornhusker Lincoln
RouteCity Street 5227
Coordinates40.8392, -96.7013
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2022)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 14th ST over US6 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is 14th ST over US6 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does 14th ST over US6 carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 14th ST over US6?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns 14th ST over US6?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.