US Bridges

N50 over Stream

Fair

Sarpy County, Nebraska · 1S Springfield · Structure no. S050 08090

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,675
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N50 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying N50 over Stream in Sarpy County, Nebraska. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 8,675 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,314 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesN50
CrossesStream
Location1S Springfield
RouteState Highway 50
CountySarpy County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.0644, -96.1384
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,675 (2018)
Projected traffic14,314 by 2038
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 Stream built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is N50 over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does N50 over Stream carry?

About 8,675 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is N50 over Stream?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns N50 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.