IRR/US77
Carrying IRR/US77 over STREAM
5S WINNEBAGO, Thurston, Nebraska
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: IRR/US77
The IRR/US77 bridge in Thurston, Nebraska carries IRR/US77 over STREAM. It was built in 1939, making it 87 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1965, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 10.1 meters (33 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,565 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Nebraska bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 17.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How IRR/US77 compares
Live comparison across Nebraska.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1939
- Last Reconstructed
- 1965
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 10.1 m (33 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 6,565 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- S077 16541
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
IRR/US77 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare IRR/US77 against other structures in Thurston 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 IRR/US77?
IRR/US77 in Thurston, Nebraska on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is IRR/US77 inspected?
IRR/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 6,565 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. IRR/US77 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for IRR/US77?
IRR/US77 has an NBI inventory load rating of 17.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining IRR/US77?
IRR/US77 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is IRR/US77 and does age affect safety?
IRR/US77 was built in 1939, making it 87 years old and last reconstructed in 1965.
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.
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