US Bridges

US77 over Elkhorn River Overflow

Good

Dodge County, Nebraska · 1N Winslow · Structure no. S077 12668

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,025
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US77 over Elkhorn River Overflow is a concrete continuous slab carrying US77 over Elkhorn River Overflow in Dodge County, Nebraska. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 4,025 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,434 by 2038. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 68.4 mi (110 km).

CarriesUS77
CrossesElkhorn River Overflow
Location1N Winslow
RouteU.S. Route 77
Coordinates41.6176, -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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,025 (2018)
Projected traffic5,434 by 2038
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed68.4 mi (110 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 over Elkhorn River Overflow built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is US77 over Elkhorn River Overflow 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 Elkhorn River Overflow carry?

About 4,025 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US77 over Elkhorn River Overflow?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US77 over Elkhorn River Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.