US Bridges

N50 over West Papillion Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Nebraska · 1SW Millard · Structure no. S050 09127

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
226 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,430
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N50 over West Papillion Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N50 over West Papillion Creek in Douglas County, Nebraska. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 60 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 25,430 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,145 by 2038. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesN50
CrossesWest Papillion Creek
Location1SW Millard
RouteState Highway 50
CountyDouglas County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.2074, -96.1277
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,430 (2018)
Projected traffic38,145 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N50 over West Papillion Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is N50 over West Papillion Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does N50 over West Papillion Creek carry?

About 25,430 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is N50 over West Papillion Creek?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns N50 over West Papillion Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.