US Bridges

SB-US77 over Salt Creek Overflow

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · 8S Scl Lincoln · Structure no. S077 05006L

Built
1996
29 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,720
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB-US77 over Salt Creek Overflow is a concrete continuous slab carrying SB-US77 over Salt Creek Overflow in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1996 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 8,720 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,388 by 2038. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesSB-US77
CrossesSalt Creek Overflow
Location8S Scl Lincoln
RouteU.S. Route 77
Coordinates40.6414, -96.7056
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating81.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,720 (2018)
Projected traffic14,388 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 Salt Creek Overflow built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is SB-US77 over Salt Creek Overflow 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 2023.

How much traffic does SB-US77 over Salt Creek Overflow carry?

About 8,720 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SB-US77 over Salt Creek Overflow?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SB-US77 over Salt Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.