N 14th St/Fau 5227 over Oak Creek
PoorLancaster County, Nebraska · N 14th ST @ Saunders ST · Structure no. U142512345
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 217 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,750
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
N 14th St/Fau 5227 over Oak Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N 14th St/Fau 5227 over Oak Creek in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 4 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 21,750 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,500 by 2042. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N 14th St/Fau 5227 over Oak Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is N 14th St/Fau 5227 over Oak Creek 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does N 14th St/Fau 5227 over Oak Creek carry?
About 21,750 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is N 14th St/Fau 5227 over Oak Creek?
The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns N 14th St/Fau 5227 over Oak Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.