FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

OLD US77

Carrying OLD US77 over STREAM

2S WAHOO, Saunders, Nebraska

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
22 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: OLD US77

The OLD US77 bridge in Saunders, Nebraska carries OLD US77 over STREAM. It was built in 1937, making it 89 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1947, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.7 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,560 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Nebraska bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 22.0 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How OLD US77 compares

▼ 5.7
Load rating vs Nebraska average (27.7 t)
Bottom 22%
Lower load rating than 78% of Nebraska bridges
508
Bridges in Saunders · 42 in Poor condition
OLD US77 22.0 t
Nebraska average 27.7 t

Live comparison across Nebraska.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
76.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
44.1
Serviceability /30
27.0
Essentiality /15
5.7
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
22.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1937
Last Reconstructed
1947
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.7 m (22 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
5,560 vehicles/day
Structure Number
C007808992

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether OLD US77 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare OLD US77 against other structures in Saunders and across Nebraska. Nebraska bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for OLD US77?

OLD US77 in Saunders, Nebraska on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is OLD US77 inspected?

OLD US77's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 5,560 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OLD US77 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for OLD US77?

OLD US77 has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining OLD US77?

OLD US77 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is OLD US77 and does age affect safety?

OLD US77 was built in 1937, making it 89 years old and last reconstructed in 1947.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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