US Bridges

US77 over Abandoned Crip RR Line

Fair

Lancaster County, Nebraska · 1S Scl Lincoln · Structure no. S077 05693L

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,240
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US77 over Abandoned Crip RR Line is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US77 over Abandoned Crip RR Line in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 162 ft (49.4 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
CrossesAbandoned Crip RR Line
Location1S Scl Lincoln
RouteU.S. Route 77
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.7396, -96.7173
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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 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
CrossesOther
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US77 over Abandoned Crip RR Line built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is US77 over Abandoned Crip RR Line 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 Abandoned Crip RR Line carry?

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

How long is US77 over Abandoned Crip RR Line?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US77 over Abandoned Crip RR Line?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.