US Bridges

NB-US77 over Indian Creek

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Gage County, Nebraska · 1S Cortland · Structure no. S077 03928R

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,570
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB-US77 over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying NB-US77 over Indian Creek in Gage County, Nebraska. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 8,570 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,998 by 2038. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesNB-US77
CrossesIndian Creek
Location1S Cortland
RouteU.S. Route 77
CountyGage County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.486, -96.705
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.7 US tons
Inventory rating56.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,570 (2018)
Projected traffic11,998 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 NB-US77 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is NB-US77 over Indian 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 NB-US77 over Indian Creek carry?

About 8,570 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NB-US77 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns NB-US77 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.