US Bridges

Saltillo Road over US77/N2

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · Lincoln South Beltway · Structure no. S077 05394

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
257 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,880
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saltillo Road over US77/N2 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Saltillo Road over US77/N2 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 5,880 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,650 by 2042. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 60 ft wide.

CarriesSaltillo Road
CrossesUS77/N2
LocationLincoln South Beltway
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.69732, -96.70556
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,880 (2012)
Projected traffic12,650 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Saltillo Road over US77/N2 built?

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

What condition is Saltillo Road over US77/N2 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 Saltillo Road over US77/N2 carry?

About 5,880 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Saltillo Road over US77/N2?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Saltillo Road over US77/N2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.