US Bridges

US75/US77 over BNSF Rr/Co RD 073-092-R

Fair

Dakota County, Nebraska · 0S Dakota City · Structure no. S075 18205L

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
317 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,630
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US75/US77 over BNSF Rr/Co RD 073-092-R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US75/US77 over BNSF Rr/Co RD 073-092-R in Dakota 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 317 ft (96.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesUS75/US77
CrossesBNSF Rr/Co RD 073-092-R
Location0S Dakota City
RouteU.S. Route 75
CountyDakota County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.4079, -96.4315
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length317 ft (96.6 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,630 (2018)
Projected traffic9,614 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US75/US77 over BNSF Rr/Co RD 073-092-R built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is US75/US77 over BNSF Rr/Co RD 073-092-R 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 BNSF Rr/Co RD 073-092-R carry?

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

How long is US75/US77 over BNSF Rr/Co RD 073-092-R?

The structure is 317 ft (96.6 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US75/US77 over BNSF Rr/Co RD 073-092-R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.