FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NB-US77 RAMP

Carrying NB-US77 RAMP over HAINES BRANCH

JCT US77/N2 LINCOLN, Lancaster, Nebraska

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
41 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NB-US77 RAMP

The NB-US77 RAMP bridge in Lancaster, Nebraska carries NB-US77 RAMP over HAINES BRANCH. It was built in 1992, making it 34 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 70.1 meters (230 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 21,430 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Nebraska bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 41.0 metric tons.

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

How NB-US77 RAMP compares

▲ 13.3
Load rating vs Nebraska average (27.7 t)
Top 12%
Higher load rating than 88% of Nebraska bridges
684
Bridges in Lancaster · 27 in Poor condition
NB-US77 RAMP 41.0 t
Nebraska average 27.7 t

Live comparison across Nebraska.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
68.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
13.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
41.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1992
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
70.1 m (230 ft)
Deck Width
9.8 m (32 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
21,430 vehicles/day
Structure Number
S077 06027A

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NB-US77 RAMP 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 NB-US77 RAMP against other structures in Lancaster 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 NB-US77 RAMP?

NB-US77 RAMP in Lancaster, Nebraska has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NB-US77 RAMP inspected?

NB-US77 RAMP'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 21,430 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for NB-US77 RAMP?

NB-US77 RAMP has an NBI inventory load rating of 41.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NB-US77 RAMP?

NB-US77 RAMP is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is NB-US77 RAMP and does age affect safety?

NB-US77 RAMP was built in 1992, making it 34 years old.

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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