US Bridges

US77 over Elm Creek

Good

Dodge County, Nebraska · 2S Fremont · Structure no. S077 11144

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,535
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US77 over Elm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US77 over Elm Creek in Dodge County, Nebraska. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,535 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,349 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.8 mi (130 km).

CarriesUS77
CrossesElm Creek
Location2S Fremont
RouteU.S. Route 77
Coordinates41.3968, -96.5034
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating9.6 US tons
Inventory rating7.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,535 (2018)
Projected traffic13,349 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.8 mi (130 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US77 over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is US77 over Elm Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US77 over Elm Creek carry?

About 9,535 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US77 over Elm Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns US77 over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.