US Bridges

N14 over Stream

Good

Nance County, Nebraska · 0S Fullerton · Structure no. S014 09908

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,185
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N14 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying N14 over Stream in Nance County, Nebraska. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 2,185 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,841 by 2038. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesN14
CrossesStream
Location0S Fullerton
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates41.3545, -97.9764
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed12.4 mi (20 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 Stream built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is N14 over Stream 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does N14 over Stream carry?

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

How long is N14 over Stream?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns N14 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.