US Bridges

N14 over Loup River Overflow

Good

Nance County, Nebraska · 1.3 S Fullerton · Structure no. S014 09804

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
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 concrete slab carrying N14 over Loup River Overflow in Nance County, Nebraska. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 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 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesN14
CrossesLoup River Overflow
Location1.3 S Fullerton
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates41.3405, -97.9759
Functional classRural 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 closed18.6 mi (30 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N14 over Loup River Overflow built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is N14 over Loup River Overflow 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 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 43 ft wide.

Who owns N14 over Loup River Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.