US77 HWY over Smoky Hill River
FairGeary County, Kansas · 1.47 MI S I70 · Structure no. 999907700310401
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 732 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,828
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US77 HWY over Smoky Hill River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US77 HWY over Smoky Hill River in Geary County, Kansas. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 72 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 6 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 5,828 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,439 by 2044. The structure is 732 ft (223.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US77 HWY over Smoky Hill River built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is US77 HWY over Smoky Hill River 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 Smoky Hill River carry?
About 5,828 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US77 HWY over Smoky Hill River?
The structure is 732 ft (223.2 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US77 HWY over Smoky Hill River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.