US Bridges

US77 over US 275

Good

Dodge County, Nebraska · 1.3S Winslow · Structure no. S077 12497

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
252 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,270
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US77 over US 275 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US77 over US 275 in Dodge County, Nebraska. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesUS77
CrossesUS 275
Location1.3S Winslow
RouteU.S. Route 77
Coordinates41.5924, -96.5039
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,270 (2018)
Projected traffic15,778 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US77 over US 275 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US77 over US 275 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 US 275 carry?

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

How long is US77 over US 275?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US77 over US 275?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.