US Bridges

US77 over Dry Run Creek

Good

Saunders County, Nebraska · 05W Wahoo · Structure no. S077 09368

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
205 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US77 over Dry Run Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US77 over Dry Run Creek in Saunders County, Nebraska. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,200 by 2038. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesUS77
CrossesDry Run Creek
Location05W Wahoo
RouteU.S. Route 77
Coordinates41.2262, -96.6371
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2018)
Projected traffic11,200 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 Dry Run Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is US77 over Dry Run Creek 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 Dry Run Creek carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US77 over Dry Run Creek?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns US77 over Dry Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.