US Bridges

NB-US77 Ramp over Haines Branch

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · JCT US77/N2 Lincoln · Structure no. S077 06027A

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,430
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB-US77 Ramp over Haines Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NB-US77 Ramp over Haines Branch in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 21,430 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,017 by 2038. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesNB-US77 Ramp
CrossesHaines Branch
LocationJCT US77/N2 Lincoln
RouteU.S. Route 77
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.7868, -96.7284
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,430 (2018)
Projected traffic41,017 by 2038
Trucks8%
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 NB-US77 Ramp over Haines Branch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is NB-US77 Ramp over Haines Branch 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 NB-US77 Ramp over Haines Branch carry?

About 21,430 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NB-US77 Ramp over Haines Branch?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns NB-US77 Ramp over Haines Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.