US Bridges

N50 over N Br Weeping Water Ck TR

Poor

Cass County, Nebraska · 8S Louisville · Structure no. S050 06775

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,360
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N50 over N Br Weeping Water Ck TR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N50 over N Br Weeping Water Ck TR in Cass County, Nebraska. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 72 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 4,360 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,886 by 2038. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesN50
CrossesN Br Weeping Water Ck TR
Location8S Louisville
RouteState Highway 50
Coordinates40.8824, -96.1783
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,360 (2018)
Projected traffic5,886 by 2038
Trucks21%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N50 over N Br Weeping Water Ck TR built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is N50 over N Br Weeping Water Ck TR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

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

About 4,360 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is N50 over N Br Weeping Water Ck TR?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns N50 over N Br Weeping Water Ck TR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.