Road 50 over Blue Creek
GoodGarden County, Nebraska · 1N 1.5W Lewellen · Structure no. C003519205
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Road 50 over Blue Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road 50 over Blue Creek in Garden County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 90 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Road 50 over Blue Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Road 50 over Blue 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Road 50 over Blue Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is Road 50 over Blue Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Road 50 over Blue Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.