US Bridges

US77 over Platte River

Fair

Dodge County, Nebraska · 1S Fremont · Structure no. S077 11185

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,420 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
9,535
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US77 over Platte River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US77 over Platte River in Dodge County, Nebraska. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 9,535 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,349 by 2038. The structure is 1,420 ft (432.8 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 99.4 mi (160 km).

Location

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CarriesUS77
CrossesPlatte River
Location1S Fremont
RouteU.S. Route 77
CountyDodge County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.404, -96.502
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,420 ft (432.8 m)
Longest span159 ft (48.5 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,535 (2018)
Projected traffic13,349 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed99.4 mi (160 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 Platte River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is US77 over Platte River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US77 over Platte River carry?

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

How long is US77 over Platte River?

The structure is 1,420 ft (432.8 m) long with a longest span of 159 ft (48.5 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns US77 over Platte River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.