US Bridges

SB-US77 over Indian Creek Trib

Good

Gage County, Nebraska · 9N of Beatrice · Structure no. S077 03378L

Built
1992
33 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,745
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB-US77 over Indian Creek Trib is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB-US77 over Indian Creek Trib in Gage County, Nebraska. It was built in 1992 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 33 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 7,745 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,230 by 2038. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesSB-US77
CrossesIndian Creek Trib
Location9N of Beatrice
RouteU.S. Route 77
Coordinates40.4317, -96.7423
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 rating82.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,745 (2018)
Projected traffic11,230 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 SB-US77 over Indian Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is SB-US77 over Indian Creek Trib 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 SB-US77 over Indian Creek Trib carry?

About 7,745 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SB-US77 over Indian Creek Trib?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SB-US77 over Indian Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.