US Bridges

US77 over Abandoned Crip RR Line

Good

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

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
180 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 1965 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 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 12,240 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,972 by 2038. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 40 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
Coordinates40.74001, -96.7168
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 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 1965, making it 60 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 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 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 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US77 over Abandoned Crip RR Line?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.