US Bridges

US77 over Haines Branch

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · Lincoln West Bypass · Structure no. S077 06027R

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
178 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,430
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US77 over Haines Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US77 over Haines Branch 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 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 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesUS77
CrossesHaines Branch
LocationLincoln West Bypass
RouteU.S. Route 77
Coordinates40.7866, -96.7288
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 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 US77 over Haines Branch built?

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

What condition is US77 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 US77 over Haines Branch carry?

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

How long is US77 over Haines Branch?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US77 over Haines Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.