US77 over Indian Creek
FairGage County, Nebraska · In Beatrice · Structure no. S077 02364
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 98 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US77 over Indian Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US77 over Indian Creek in Gage County, Nebraska. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 63 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,200 by 2038. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 78 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US77 over Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is US77 over Indian Creek 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 Indian Creek carry?
About 14,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US77 over Indian Creek?
The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns US77 over Indian Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.