US Bridges

US77 over Stream

Good

Burt County, Nebraska · 2S Lyons · Structure no. S077 14731

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,650
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US77 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying US77 over Stream in Burt County, Nebraska. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 96 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 3,650 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,745 by 2038. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesUS77
CrossesStream
Location2S Lyons
RouteU.S. Route 77
CountyBurt County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.9113, -96.4632
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 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 traffic3,650 (2018)
Projected traffic4,745 by 2038
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US77 over Stream built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is US77 over Stream 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US77 over Stream carry?

About 3,650 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US77 over Stream?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US77 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.