N50 over Little Nemaha River
GoodOtoe County, Nebraska · 1S Syracuse · Structure no. S050 05049
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 233 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,530
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N50 over Little Nemaha River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N50 over Little Nemaha River in Otoe 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 3,530 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,942 by 2038. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N50 over Little Nemaha River built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is N50 over Little 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does N50 over Little Nemaha River carry?
About 3,530 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is N50 over Little Nemaha River?
The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns N50 over Little Nemaha River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.