US Bridges

US77 over Up/Bnsf RR 816-094-K

Fair

Dodge County, Nebraska · In Fremont · Structure no. S077 11368

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,436 ft
25 main spans
Daily traffic
9,070
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

US77 over Up/Bnsf RR 816-094-K is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US77 over Up/Bnsf RR 816-094-K in Dodge County, Nebraska. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 89 years old, older 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 9,070 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,698 by 2038. The structure is 1,436 ft (437.7 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesUS77
CrossesUp/Bnsf RR 816-094-K
LocationIn Fremont
RouteCity Street 5631
CountyDodge County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.4298, -96.499
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans25
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,436 ft (437.7 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,070 (2018)
Projected traffic12,698 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US77 over Up/Bnsf RR 816-094-K built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is US77 over Up/Bnsf RR 816-094-K 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US77 over Up/Bnsf RR 816-094-K carry?

About 9,070 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US77 over Up/Bnsf RR 816-094-K?

The structure is 1,436 ft (437.7 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns US77 over Up/Bnsf RR 816-094-K?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.