US Bridges

US77 over Stream

Fair

Gage County, Nebraska · 1N Kans/Nebr Sl · Structure no. S077 00107

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,575
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US77 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying US77 over Stream in Gage County, Nebraska. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 86 years old, older 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 1,575 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,126 by 2038. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesUS77
CrossesStream
Location1N Kans/Nebr Sl
RouteU.S. Route 77
CountyGage County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.0165, -96.6522
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,575 (2018)
Projected traffic2,126 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US77 over Stream built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is US77 over Stream 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US77 over Stream carry?

About 1,575 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US77 over Stream?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US77 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.