US Bridges

N14 over Loup River Overflow

Fair

Nance County, Nebraska · 2S Fullerton · Structure no. S014 09725

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,940
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N14 over Loup River Overflow is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying N14 over Loup River Overflow in Nance County, Nebraska. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,940 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,716 by 2038. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesN14
CrossesLoup River Overflow
Location2S Fullerton
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates41.3313, -97.9832
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating60.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,940 (2018)
Projected traffic2,716 by 2038
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N14 over Loup River Overflow built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is N14 over Loup River Overflow in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does N14 over Loup River Overflow carry?

About 1,940 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is N14 over Loup River Overflow?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns N14 over Loup River Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.