US Bridges

US77 over BNSF RR 064-439-Y

Good

Gage County, Nebraska · In Beatrice · Structure no. S077 02097

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
273 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,030
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US77 over BNSF RR 064-439-Y is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US77 over BNSF RR 064-439-Y in Gage County, Nebraska. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 9,030 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,739 by 2038. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesUS77
CrossesBNSF RR 064-439-Y
LocationIn Beatrice
RouteU.S. Route 77
Coordinates40.2468, -96.7457
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,030 (2018)
Projected traffic11,739 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US77 over BNSF RR 064-439-Y built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is US77 over BNSF RR 064-439-Y 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 BNSF RR 064-439-Y carry?

About 9,030 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US77 over BNSF RR 064-439-Y?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns US77 over BNSF RR 064-439-Y?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.