US Bridges

I70 HWY EB over K177 Highway

Good

Geary County, Kansas · JCT K177/I70 EB · Structure no. 999907000310341

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,455
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I70 HWY EB over K177 Highway is a concrete continuous slab carrying I70 HWY EB over K177 Highway in Geary County, Kansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 10,455 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,012 by 2044. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 50 ft wide.

CarriesI70 HWY EB
CrossesK177 Highway
LocationJCT K177/I70 EB
RouteInterstate 70
StateKansas
Coordinates39.0625, -96.53833
Functional classRural 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,455 (2023)
Projected traffic13,012 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
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 EB over K177 Highway built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is I70 HWY EB over K177 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 EB over K177 Highway carry?

About 10,455 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I70 HWY EB over K177 Highway?

The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns I70 HWY EB over K177 Highway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.