US Bridges

US77 over Bills Creek

Good

Gage County, Nebraska · Scl Blue Springs · Structure no. S077 00938

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,110
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US77 over Bills Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US77 over Bills Creek in Gage County, Nebraska. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 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 3,110 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,199 by 2038. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesUS77
CrossesBills Creek
LocationScl Blue Springs
RouteU.S. Route 77
Coordinates40.1321, -96.6715
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 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,110 (2018)
Projected traffic4,199 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US77 over Bills Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US77 over Bills 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 Bills Creek carry?

About 3,110 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US77 over Bills Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US77 over Bills Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.