US Bridges

US77 over BNSF RR

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Dodge County, Nebraska · 2.3W JCT US77/US275 · Structure no. S077 11247

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
148 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,535
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US77 over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US77 over BNSF RR in Dodge County, Nebraska. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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, projected to reach 13,349 by 2038. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 91 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS77
CrossesBNSF RR
Location2.3W JCT US77/US275
RouteU.S. Route 77
CountyDodge County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.4119, -96.488
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.5 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.6 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,535 (2018)
Projected traffic13,349 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 US77 over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is US77 over BNSF RR 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 BNSF RR carry?

About 9,535 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is US77 over BNSF RR?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.5 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns US77 over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.