US Bridges

N50 over BNSF RR 083-644-F

Good

Johnson County, Nebraska · Scl Tecumseh · Structure no. S050 03168

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
231 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,010
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N50 over BNSF RR 083-644-F is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N50 over BNSF RR 083-644-F in Johnson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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 2,010 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,613 by 2038. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesN50
CrossesBNSF RR 083-644-F
LocationScl Tecumseh
RouteState Highway 50
CountyJohnson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.3603, -96.1821
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,010 (2018)
Projected traffic2,613 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N50 over BNSF RR 083-644-F built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is N50 over BNSF RR 083-644-F 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 BNSF RR 083-644-F carry?

About 2,010 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is N50 over BNSF RR 083-644-F?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns N50 over BNSF RR 083-644-F?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.