US Bridges

US77 over Stream

Good

Lancaster County, Nebraska · Lincoln West Bypass · Structure no. S077 06152

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
30,605
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 1985, so it is 40 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 8 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 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesUS77
CrossesStream
LocationLincoln West Bypass
RouteU.S. Route 77
CountyLancaster County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.8013, -96.7405
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span3 ft (0.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,605 (2018)
Projected traffic58,578 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US77 over Stream built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US77 over Stream 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 Stream carry?

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

How long is US77 over Stream?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 3 ft (0.9 m).

Who owns US77 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.