US Bridges

US275/US77 over UPRR

Fair

Dodge County, Nebraska · Fremont Bypass · Structure no. S275 15424R

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,380
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US275/US77 over UPRR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US275/US77 over UPRR in Dodge County, Nebraska. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 16,380 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,208 by 2038. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesUS275/US77
CrossesUPRR
LocationFremont Bypass
RouteU.S. Route 77
CountyDodge County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.4289, -96.445
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,380 (2018)
Projected traffic26,208 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 US275/US77 over UPRR built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is US275/US77 over UPRR 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US275/US77 over UPRR carry?

About 16,380 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US275/US77 over UPRR?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US275/US77 over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.