N50 over N Fk Big Nemaha River
GoodJohnson County, Nebraska · 1S Tecumseh · Structure no. S050 03135
- Built
- 1944
- 81 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 319 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,790
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N50 over N Fk Big Nemaha River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N50 over N Fk Big Nemaha River in Johnson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1944 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 81 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 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 1,790 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,327 by 2038. The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 N Fk Big Nemaha River built?
It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is N50 over N Fk Big Nemaha River 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 N Fk Big Nemaha River carry?
About 1,790 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is N50 over N Fk Big Nemaha River?
The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns N50 over N Fk Big Nemaha River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.