US 77 HWY SB over Walnut Riv & Local RD
GoodCowley County, Kansas · 1.11 MI S of JCT US160 · Structure no. 999907700180091
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 491 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,944
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 77 HWY SB over Walnut Riv & Local RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 77 HWY SB over Walnut Riv & Local RD in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 86 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 5,944 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,253 by 2044. The structure is 491 ft (149.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 77 HWY SB over Walnut Riv & Local RD built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is US 77 HWY SB over Walnut Riv & Local RD 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does US 77 HWY SB over Walnut Riv & Local RD carry?
About 5,944 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US 77 HWY SB over Walnut Riv & Local RD?
The structure is 491 ft (149.7 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns US 77 HWY SB over Walnut Riv & Local RD?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.