US Bridges

N14 over Republican River Overflo

Fair

Nuckolls County, Nebraska · .1N Kansas Sl · Structure no. S014 00005

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
226 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
965
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N14 over Republican River Overflo is a concrete continuous slab carrying N14 over Republican River Overflo in Nuckolls County, Nebraska. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 85 years old, older 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 965 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,255 by 2038. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesN14
CrossesRepublican River Overflo
Location.1N Kansas Sl
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates40.0028, -98.0995
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic965 (2018)
Projected traffic1,255 by 2038
Trucks20%
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 Republican River Overflo built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is N14 over Republican River Overflo 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does N14 over Republican River Overflo carry?

About 965 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is N14 over Republican River Overflo?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns N14 over Republican River Overflo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.