US Bridges

N50 over I80

Poor

Sarpy County, Nebraska · N50 Intrchg · Structure no. S080 44066

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
259 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
26,190
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N50 over I80 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N50 over I80 in Sarpy County, Nebraska. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 26,190 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,285 by 2038. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 89 ft wide.

CarriesN50
CrossesI80
LocationN50 Intrchg
RouteState Highway 50
Coordinates41.1618, -96.1388
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.3 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width89 ft (27 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,190 (2018)
Projected traffic39,285 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 I80 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is N50 over I80 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does N50 over I80 carry?

About 26,190 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is N50 over I80?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns N50 over I80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.