US77 over Big Blue River
FairGage County, Nebraska · In Beatrice · Structure no. S077 02160
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 435 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,030
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US77 over Big Blue River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US77 over Big Blue River in Gage County, Nebraska. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 76 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 5 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 9,030 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,739 by 2038. The structure is 435 ft (132.6 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US77 over Big Blue River built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
What condition is US77 over Big Blue River 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 Big Blue River carry?
About 9,030 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US77 over Big Blue River?
The structure is 435 ft (132.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns US77 over Big Blue River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.