US Bridges

14th ST over Salt Creek Trib

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · .2S 14th & Old Cheney · Structure no. U142512330

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,760
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

14th ST over Salt Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying 14th ST over Salt Creek Trib in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 25,760 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Carries14th ST
CrossesSalt Creek Trib
Location.2S 14th & Old Cheney
RouteCity Street 5223
Coordinates40.7531, -96.7014
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,760 (2022)
Projected traffic27,000 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Salt Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is 14th ST over Salt Creek Trib 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 14th ST over Salt Creek Trib carry?

About 25,760 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 14th ST over Salt Creek Trib?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns 14th ST over Salt Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.