US Bridges

L50A N44 to N10 Cn over Stream

Good

Kearney County, Nebraska · 1W Newark · Structure no. SL50A00499

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,205
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

L50A N44 to N10 Cn over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying L50A N44 to N10 Cn over Stream in Kearney County, Nebraska. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 62 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 1,205 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,868 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesL50A N44 to N10 Cn
CrossesStream
Location1W Newark
RouteState Highway 0L50A
Coordinates40.641, -98.9897
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,205 (2018)
Projected traffic1,868 by 2038
Trucks5%
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 L50A N44 to N10 Cn over Stream built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is L50A N44 to N10 Cn over Stream 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does L50A N44 to N10 Cn over Stream carry?

About 1,205 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is L50A N44 to N10 Cn over Stream?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns L50A N44 to N10 Cn over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.