US Bridges

14th ST over Beal Slough

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · 0.1N Centerpark RD · Structure no. SL55W00197

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,940
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

14th ST over Beal Slough is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying 14th ST over Beal Slough in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 24,940 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,000 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Carries14th ST
CrossesBeal Slough
Location0.1N Centerpark RD
RouteCity Street ddddd
Coordinates40.7677, -96.7015
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,940 (2021)
Projected traffic26,000 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 14th ST over Beal Slough built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is 14th ST over Beal Slough 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does 14th ST over Beal Slough carry?

About 24,940 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 14th ST over Beal Slough?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns 14th ST over Beal Slough?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.