Despite its status as a connector route, that provides eastern access to the city of Twin Falls from I-84, SH-50 is not part of the National Highway System (NHS),[2] a network of roadways important to the country's economy, defense, and mobility.

From there (a point northwest of Hansen) SH-50 curves to head northeast and reaches the Snake River after approximately 1.6 miles (2.6 km).

)[4][1][5] After crossing the Hansen Bridge and entering Jerome County, SH-50 continues for roughly 1.7 miles (2.7 km) as it curves to head north and reaches its diamond interchange with I-84.

SH-50 heads north for about one mile (1.6 km) before it connects with Idaho State Highway 50 Connector (SH-50 Conn.).

)[4][1][5] State Highway 50 Connector (SH-50 Conn. / South 1300 East) is a 0.140-mile (0.225 km) state highway near the eastern terminus of SH-50 in Jerome County (west of Eden), that connects SH-50 northbound with SH-25 southbound, and vice versa..[1] East 800 South (a gravel road) crosses SH-50 Conn. about midway along its route.