US Bridges

N14/N22 over Cedar River

Good

Nance County, Nebraska · 1N Fullerton · Structure no. S014 10067

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
247 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,675
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N14/N22 over Cedar River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N14/N22 over Cedar River in Nance County, Nebraska. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 2,675 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,478 by 2038. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesN14/N22
CrossesCedar River
Location1N Fullerton
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates41.3773, -97.9753
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,675 (2018)
Projected traffic3,478 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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/N22 over Cedar River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is N14/N22 over Cedar 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/N22 over Cedar River carry?

About 2,675 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is N14/N22 over Cedar River?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns N14/N22 over Cedar River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.