US Bridges

N14 over Republican River Overflo

Fair

Nuckolls County, Nebraska · 2S Superior · Structure no. S014 00053

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
202 ft
6 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 6 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 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesN14
CrossesRepublican River Overflo
Location2S Superior
RouteState Highway 14
CountyNuckolls County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.0087, -98.095
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length202 ft (61.6 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 202 ft (61.6 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.