US Bridges

Morningside Road over US275/US77

Good

Dodge County, Nebraska · Fremont Bypass · Structure no. S275 15472

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
156 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
740
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morningside Road over US275/US77 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Morningside Road over US275/US77 in Dodge County, Nebraska. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 740 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 930 by 2033. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesMorningside Road
CrossesUS275/US77
LocationFremont Bypass
RouteCounty Highway 46
CountyDodge County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.422, -96.4449
Functional classRural Local

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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic740 (2006)
Projected traffic930 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Morningside Road over US275/US77 built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morningside Road over US275/US77 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 Morningside Road over US275/US77 carry?

About 740 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Morningside Road over US275/US77?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Morningside Road over US275/US77?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.