US Bridges

US75/US77 over Omaha Creek

Fair

Dakota County, Nebraska · 1N Homer · Structure no. S075 17596

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,630
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US75/US77 over Omaha Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US75/US77 over Omaha Creek in Dakota County, Nebraska. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 92 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 5 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 6,630 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,614 by 2038. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesUS75/US77
CrossesOmaha Creek
Location1N Homer
RouteU.S. Route 75
CountyDakota County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.3284, -96.4805
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,630 (2018)
Projected traffic9,614 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US75/US77 over Omaha Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is US75/US77 over Omaha Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US75/US77 over Omaha Creek carry?

About 6,630 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US75/US77 over Omaha Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US75/US77 over Omaha Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.