US Bridges

US77 over Salt Creek Tributary

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · Lincoln South Beltway · Structure no. S077 05352L

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,610
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US77 over Salt Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying US77 over Salt Creek Tributary in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 1,610 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,420 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long.

CarriesUS77
CrossesSalt Creek Tributary
LocationLincoln South Beltway
RouteU.S. Route 77
Coordinates40.6914, -96.7054
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102.5 US tons
Inventory rating80.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,610 (2012)
Projected traffic11,420 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 US77 over Salt Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is US77 over Salt Creek Tributary 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US77 over Salt Creek Tributary carry?

About 1,610 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US77 over Salt Creek Tributary?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US77 over Salt Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.