US Bridges

N50 over N2

Good

Otoe County, Nebraska · .25N Syracuse · Structure no. S050 05323

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,180
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N50 over N2 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N50 over N2 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 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 6,180 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,014 by 2038. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesN50
CrossesN2
Location.25N Syracuse
RouteState Highway 50
Coordinates40.672, -96.1791
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,180 (2018)
Projected traffic7,014 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N50 over N2 built?

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

What condition is N50 over N2 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 N2 carry?

About 6,180 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is N50 over N2?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns N50 over N2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.