US Bridges

K-177 HWY over BNSF RR

Good

Chase County, Kansas · 10.9 MI N Bu Coln · Structure no. 999901770090811

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
388 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
482
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-177 HWY over BNSF RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K-177 HWY over BNSF RR in Chase County, Kansas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 482 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 492 by 2044. The structure is 388 ft (118.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesK-177 HWY
CrossesBNSF RR
Location10.9 MI N Bu Coln
RouteState Highway 177
StateKansas
Coordinates38.22417, -96.56722
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length388 ft (118.4 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic482 (2023)
Projected traffic492 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was K-177 HWY over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-177 HWY over BNSF RR 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does K-177 HWY over BNSF RR carry?

About 482 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is K-177 HWY over BNSF RR?

The structure is 388 ft (118.4 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns K-177 HWY over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.