US Bridges

I70 HWY WB over US77 Highway

Good

Geary County, Kansas · JCT US77/I70 WB · Structure no. 999907000310071

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
174 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,871
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I70 HWY WB over US77 Highway is a concrete continuous slab carrying I70 HWY WB over US77 Highway in Geary County, Kansas. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 66 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 8,871 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,824 by 2044. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesI70 HWY WB
CrossesUS77 Highway
LocationJCT US77/I70 WB
RouteInterstate 70
StateKansas
Coordinates38.99944, -96.86139
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating82 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,871 (2023)
Projected traffic10,824 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I70 HWY WB over US77 Highway built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is I70 HWY WB over US77 Highway 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 I70 HWY WB over US77 Highway carry?

About 8,871 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I70 HWY WB over US77 Highway?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I70 HWY WB over US77 Highway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.