US Bridges

N33 over US-77

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · US77/N33 Interchange · Structure no. S033 02537

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
139 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,695
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N33 over US-77 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N33 over US-77 in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 5,695 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,258 by 2038. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 59 ft wide.

CarriesN33
CrossesUS-77
LocationUS77/N33 Interchange
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates40.654, -96.7054
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.9 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,695 (2018)
Projected traffic8,258 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N33 over US-77 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is N33 over US-77 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does N33 over US-77 carry?

About 5,695 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N33 over US-77?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns N33 over US-77?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.