US Bridges

US77/US275/N91 over Maple Creek

Good

Dodge County, Nebraska · 6N Fremont · Structure no. S077 12173L

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,270
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US77/US275/N91 over Maple Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying US77/US275/N91 over Maple Creek in Dodge County, Nebraska. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,270 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,778 by 2038. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesUS77/US275/N91
CrossesMaple Creek
Location6N Fremont
RouteU.S. Route 77
CountyDodge County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.5456, -96.5022
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.5 US tons
Inventory rating55.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,270 (2018)
Projected traffic15,778 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US77/US275/N91 over Maple Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US77/US275/N91 over Maple 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 2022.

How much traffic does US77/US275/N91 over Maple Creek carry?

About 11,270 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US77/US275/N91 over Maple Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US77/US275/N91 over Maple Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.