N50 over N Ch Platte River
FairCass County, Nebraska · 1N Louisville · Structure no. S050 07712
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,419 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,900
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N50 over N Ch Platte River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N50 over N Ch Platte River in Cass County, Nebraska. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 52 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 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,640 by 2038. The structure is 1,419 ft (432.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 248.5 mi (400 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N50 over N Ch Platte River built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is N50 over N Ch Platte 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does N50 over N Ch Platte River carry?
About 7,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is N50 over N Ch Platte River?
The structure is 1,419 ft (432.5 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns N50 over N Ch Platte River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.