N50 over Elk Creek
GoodJohnson County, Nebraska · 7S Tecumseh · Structure no. S050 02505
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 102 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,540
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N50 over Elk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N50 over Elk Creek in Johnson County, Nebraska. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,540 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,079 by 2038. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N50 over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is N50 over Elk 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does N50 over Elk Creek carry?
About 1,540 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is N50 over Elk Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns N50 over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.