US Bridges

US77 HWY over UP Railroad

Good

Geary County, Kansas · .29 Mi. S. Jct. I70/U77 · Structure no. 999907700310811

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
171 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,828
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US77 HWY over UP Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US77 HWY over UP Railroad in Geary County, Kansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 5,828 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,439 by 2044. The structure is 171 ft (52.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS77 HWY
CrossesUP Railroad
Location.29 Mi. S. Jct. I70/U77
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateKansas
Coordinates38.99556, -96.85889
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating64.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length171 ft (52.2 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,828 (2023)
Projected traffic6,439 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US77 HWY over UP Railroad 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 UP Railroad carry?

About 5,828 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US77 HWY over UP Railroad?

The structure is 171 ft (52.2 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US77 HWY over UP Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.