N14 over Little Blue River
FairNuckolls County, Nebraska · 8N Nelson · Structure no. S014 02410
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 338 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,585
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N14 over Little Blue River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N14 over Little Blue River in Nuckolls County, Nebraska. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 1,585 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,219 by 2038. The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N14 over Little Blue River built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is N14 over Little Blue River 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 Little Blue River carry?
About 1,585 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is N14 over Little Blue River?
The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns N14 over Little Blue River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.