N14 over Platte River
GoodMerrick County, Nebraska · 3S Central City · Structure no. S014 07891
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 902 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,200
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N14 over Platte River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N14 over Platte River in Merrick County, Nebraska. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 34 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,160 by 2038. The structure is 902 ft (274.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.8 mi (130 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N14 over Platte River built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is N14 over Platte River 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does N14 over Platte River carry?
About 3,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is N14 over Platte River?
The structure is 902 ft (274.9 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns N14 over Platte River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.