US Bridges

N50 over Little Nemaha Riv S Fk

Good

Johnson County, Nebraska · 9N Tecumseh · Structure no. S050 04149

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
202 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,585
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N50 over Little Nemaha Riv S Fk is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying N50 over Little Nemaha Riv S Fk in Johnson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 2,585 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,748 by 2038. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesN50
CrossesLittle Nemaha Riv S Fk
Location9N Tecumseh
RouteState Highway 50
Coordinates40.5021, -96.1798
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,585 (2018)
Projected traffic3,748 by 2038
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N50 over Little Nemaha Riv S Fk built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is N50 over Little Nemaha Riv S Fk 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 Little Nemaha Riv S Fk carry?

About 2,585 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is N50 over Little Nemaha Riv S Fk?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns N50 over Little Nemaha Riv S Fk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.