US Bridges

US77 over Wahoo&cottonwood Cr/Uprr

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Saunders County, Nebraska · Wcl Wahoo · Structure no. S077 09205

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,773 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
8,985
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US77 over Wahoo&cottonwood Cr/Uprr is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US77 over Wahoo&cottonwood Cr/Uprr in Saunders County, Nebraska. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 8,985 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,376 by 2038. The structure is 1,773 ft (540.4 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesUS77
CrossesWahoo&cottonwood Cr/Uprr
LocationWcl Wahoo
RouteU.S. Route 77
CountySaunders County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.2028, -96.6351
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,773 ft (540.4 m)
Longest span162 ft (49.4 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.6 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,985 (2018)
Projected traffic14,376 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 Wahoo&cottonwood Cr/Uprr built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is US77 over Wahoo&cottonwood Cr/Uprr 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US77 over Wahoo&cottonwood Cr/Uprr carry?

About 8,985 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US77 over Wahoo&cottonwood Cr/Uprr?

The structure is 1,773 ft (540.4 m) long with a longest span of 162 ft (49.4 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns US77 over Wahoo&cottonwood Cr/Uprr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.