US Bridges

NB-US77 over BNSF Rr/Folsom ST

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · Lincoln West Bypass · Structure no. S077 06064R

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
223 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30,605
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB-US77 over BNSF Rr/Folsom ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NB-US77 over BNSF Rr/Folsom ST in Lancaster County, Nebraska. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 30,605 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,578 by 2038. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesNB-US77
CrossesBNSF Rr/Folsom ST
LocationLincoln West Bypass
RouteU.S. Route 77
Coordinates40.7902, -96.7343
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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,605 (2018)
Projected traffic58,578 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 NB-US77 over BNSF Rr/Folsom ST built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is NB-US77 over BNSF Rr/Folsom ST 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 over BNSF Rr/Folsom ST carry?

About 30,605 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is NB-US77 over BNSF Rr/Folsom ST?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns NB-US77 over BNSF Rr/Folsom ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.