US Bridges

N14 over Loup River

Good

Nance County, Nebraska · 1S Fullerton · Structure no. S014 09847

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
823 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,185
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N14 over Loup River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N14 over Loup River 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,185 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,841 by 2038. The structure is 823 ft (250.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 341.8 mi (550 km).

CarriesN14
CrossesLoup River
Location1S Fullerton
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates41.346, -97.9756
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length823 ft (250.9 m)
Longest span168 ft (51.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,185 (2018)
Projected traffic2,841 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed341.8 mi (550 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N14 over Loup River built?

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

What condition is N14 over Loup 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 Loup River carry?

About 2,185 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is N14 over Loup River?

The structure is 823 ft (250.9 m) long with a longest span of 168 ft (51.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns N14 over Loup River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.