US Bridges

US-77 HWY over BNSF "f" ST

Good

Cowley County, Kansas · .417 MI N U77/U77B S JCT · Structure no. 999907700181021

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,189 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,745
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-77 HWY over BNSF "f" ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-77 HWY over BNSF "f" ST in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 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 4,745 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,023 by 2044. The structure is 1,189 ft (362.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS-77 HWY
CrossesBNSF "f" ST
Location.417 MI N U77/U77B S JCT
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateKansas
Coordinates37.05, -97.03111
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,189 ft (362.4 m)
Longest span203 ft (61.9 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,745 (2023)
Projected traffic6,023 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US-77 HWY over BNSF "f" ST built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-77 HWY over BNSF "f" ST 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US-77 HWY over BNSF "f" ST carry?

About 4,745 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US-77 HWY over BNSF "f" ST?

The structure is 1,189 ft (362.4 m) long with a longest span of 203 ft (61.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns US-77 HWY over BNSF "f" ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.