US Bridges

US77 HWY over UP Railroad

Fair

Dickinson County, Kansas · 0.87 MI N K4 · Structure no. 999907700210371

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,791
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US77 HWY over UP Railroad is a concrete continuous slab carrying US77 HWY over UP Railroad in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5 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 2,791 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,406 by 2044. The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesUS77 HWY
CrossesUP Railroad
Location0.87 MI N K4
RouteU.S. Route 77
CountyDickinson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.70833, -96.92861
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.5 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,791 (2023)
Projected traffic3,406 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 US77 HWY over UP Railroad built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is US77 HWY over UP Railroad 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US77 HWY over UP Railroad carry?

About 2,791 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US77 HWY over UP Railroad?

The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US77 HWY over UP Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.