N50 over Brownell Creek
GoodOtoe County, Nebraska · 1N Syracuse · Structure no. S050 05428
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,590
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N50 over Brownell Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N50 over Brownell Creek in Otoe County, Nebraska. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 67 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 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 4,590 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,967 by 2038. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N50 over Brownell Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is N50 over Brownell Creek 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 Brownell Creek carry?
About 4,590 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is N50 over Brownell Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns N50 over Brownell Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.