US Bridges

US77 over Big Indian Creek

Good

Gage County, Nebraska · 1S Wymore · Structure no. S077 00775

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
214 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,595
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US77 over Big Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US77 over Big Indian Creek in Gage County, Nebraska. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,595 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,153 by 2038. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesUS77
CrossesBig Indian Creek
Location1S Wymore
RouteU.S. Route 77
Coordinates40.1087, -96.6714
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating55.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,595 (2018)
Projected traffic2,153 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 Big Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is US77 over Big Indian Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US77 over Big Indian Creek carry?

About 1,595 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US77 over Big Indian Creek?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US77 over Big Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.