US77 over Elkhorn River
GoodDodge County, Nebraska · 1N Winslow · Structure no. S077 12685
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 522 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,025
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US77 over Elkhorn River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US77 over Elkhorn River in Dodge County, Nebraska. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 85 years old, older 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 522 ft (159.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 68.4 mi (110 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US77 over Elkhorn River built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is US77 over Elkhorn River 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 carry?
About 4,025 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is US77 over Elkhorn River?
The structure is 522 ft (159.1 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US77 over Elkhorn River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.