US Bridges

N50 over N Br Weeping Water Creek

Good

Cass County, Nebraska · 9S Louisville · Structure no. S050 06686

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,395
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N50 over N Br Weeping Water Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying N50 over N Br Weeping Water Creek in Cass County, Nebraska. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 4,395 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,714 by 2038. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesN50
CrossesN Br Weeping Water Creek
Location9S Louisville
RouteState Highway 50
Coordinates40.8695, -96.1787
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,395 (2018)
Projected traffic5,714 by 2038
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 N50 over N Br Weeping Water Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is N50 over N Br Weeping Water Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does N50 over N Br Weeping Water Creek carry?

About 4,395 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is N50 over N Br Weeping Water Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns N50 over N Br Weeping Water Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.