US77 HWY over Rush Creek
GoodGeary County, Kansas · 1.41 MI N Njct K57 · Structure no. 999907700310431
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 295 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,006
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US77 HWY over Rush Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US77 HWY over Rush Creek in Geary County, Kansas. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 58 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 3,006 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,256 by 2044. The structure is 295 ft (89.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US77 HWY over Rush Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is US77 HWY over Rush Creek 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 US77 HWY over Rush Creek carry?
About 3,006 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US77 HWY over Rush Creek?
The structure is 295 ft (89.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US77 HWY over Rush Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.