US Bridges

US77 over US275/US77

Good

Dodge County, Nebraska · JCT US77/US275 · Structure no. S077 11367

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
156 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,880
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US77 over US275/US77 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US77 over US275/US77 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 12,880 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,388 by 2038. The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesUS77
CrossesUS275/US77
LocationJCT US77/US275
RouteU.S. Route 77
Coordinates41.4047, -96.4451
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length156 ft (47.7 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.9 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,880 (2018)
Projected traffic17,388 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
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 US275/US77 built?

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

What condition is US77 over US275/US77 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 US275/US77 carry?

About 12,880 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US77 over US275/US77?

The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US77 over US275/US77?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.