US Bridges

SB-US77 over I129

Good

Dakota County, Nebraska · I129/US77 Interchg · Structure no. S129 00038

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
246 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,575
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB-US77 over I129 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB-US77 over I129 in Dakota County, Nebraska. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 48 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 1,575 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,126 by 2038. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 52 ft wide.

CarriesSB-US77
CrossesI129
LocationI129/US77 Interchg
RouteU.S. Route 77
Coordinates42.4492, -96.4361
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,575 (2018)
Projected traffic2,126 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 SB-US77 over I129 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is SB-US77 over I129 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SB-US77 over I129 carry?

About 1,575 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SB-US77 over I129?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SB-US77 over I129?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.