US Bridges

US77 over Stream

Fair

Lancaster County, Nebraska · Lincoln · Structure no. S077 05831

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,665
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US77 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying US77 over Stream in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 20,665 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,188 by 2038. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesUS77
CrossesStream
LocationLincoln
RouteU.S. Route 77
Coordinates40.7592, -96.7233
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,665 (2018)
Projected traffic33,188 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Stream built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is US77 over Stream 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 Stream carry?

About 20,665 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US77 over Stream?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US77 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.