IRR BIA RTE 50 over North Blackbird Creek
GoodThurston County, Nebraska · South Edge of Macy · Structure no. 00000000000A100
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 108
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE 50 over North Blackbird Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 50 over North Blackbird Creek in Thurston County, Nebraska. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 108 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 137 by 2044. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR BIA RTE 50 over North Blackbird Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE 50 over North Blackbird 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 50 over North Blackbird Creek carry?
About 108 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE 50 over North Blackbird Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE 50 over North Blackbird Creek?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.