US Bridges

W 1st ST over Cottonwood Creek Trib

Good

Saunders County, Nebraska · S JCT US77/N92 .1E · Structure no. S077 09234

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,680
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 1st ST over Cottonwood Creek Trib is a concrete continuous slab carrying W 1st ST over Cottonwood Creek Trib in Saunders County, Nebraska. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 11,680 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,688 by 2038. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesW 1st ST
CrossesCottonwood Creek Trib
LocationS JCT US77/N92 .1E
RouteCounty Highway 77
Coordinates41.2069, -96.6344
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width62 ft (19 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,680 (2018)
Projected traffic18,688 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 W 1st ST over Cottonwood Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 1st ST over Cottonwood Creek Trib 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does W 1st ST over Cottonwood Creek Trib carry?

About 11,680 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is W 1st ST over Cottonwood Creek Trib?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns W 1st ST over Cottonwood Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.