US Bridges

US77 over Cardwell Branch

Fair

Lancaster County, Nebraska · 1S Scl Lincoln · Structure no. S077 05665R

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,240
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US77 over Cardwell Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying US77 over Cardwell Branch in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 60 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 12,240 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,972 by 2038. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesUS77
CrossesCardwell Branch
Location1S Scl Lincoln
RouteU.S. Route 77
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.7361, -96.7153
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,240 (2018)
Projected traffic18,972 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 US77 over Cardwell Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is US77 over Cardwell Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does US77 over Cardwell Branch carry?

About 12,240 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US77 over Cardwell Branch?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US77 over Cardwell Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.