US Bridges

US77 over Otoe Creek

Good

Saunders County, Nebraska · 7S Fremont · Structure no. S077 10726

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,605
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US77 over Otoe Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US77 over Otoe Creek in Saunders County, Nebraska. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 5,605 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,968 by 2038. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesUS77
CrossesOtoe Creek
Location7S Fremont
RouteU.S. Route 77
Coordinates41.3371, -96.5022
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,605 (2018)
Projected traffic8,968 by 2038
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US77 over Otoe Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is US77 over Otoe 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 Otoe Creek carry?

About 5,605 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US77 over Otoe Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US77 over Otoe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.