Old HWY 77 over Sand Creek
FairSaunders County, Nebraska · US77/CO RD 16 1.04S · Structure no. S077 09410
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 132 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,605
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old HWY 77 over Sand Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Old HWY 77 over Sand Creek in Saunders County, Nebraska. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 65 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 7,605 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,168 by 2038. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old HWY 77 over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is Old HWY 77 over Sand Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Old HWY 77 over Sand Creek carry?
About 7,605 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Old HWY 77 over Sand Creek?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Old HWY 77 over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.