US Bridges

K177 HWY over I35 HWY (kta)

Fair

Butler County, Kansas · JCT K177/I35(KTA) · Structure no. 999917700080531

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
211 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,385
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K177 HWY over I35 HWY (kta) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K177 HWY over I35 HWY (kta) in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 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 1,385 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,690 by 2044. The structure is 211 ft (64.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesK177 HWY
CrossesI35 HWY (kta)
LocationJCT K177/I35(KTA)
RouteState Highway 177
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.04778, -96.63917
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length211 ft (64.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,385 (2023)
Projected traffic1,690 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was K177 HWY over I35 HWY (kta) built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is K177 HWY over I35 HWY (kta) 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does K177 HWY over I35 HWY (kta) carry?

About 1,385 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is K177 HWY over I35 HWY (kta)?

The structure is 211 ft (64.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns K177 HWY over I35 HWY (kta)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.