US Bridges

T-77 Tonganoxie over Tonganoxie Creek

Good

Leavenworth County, Kansas · Central Tonganoxie · Structure no. 000000000520040

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,550
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-77 Tonganoxie over Tonganoxie Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying T-77 Tonganoxie over Tonganoxie Creek in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 3,550 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,740 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesT-77 Tonganoxie
CrossesTonganoxie Creek
LocationCentral Tonganoxie
RouteCity Street 381
StateKansas
Coordinates39.11272, -95.08256
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,550 (2021)
Projected traffic3,740 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 T-77 Tonganoxie over Tonganoxie Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-77 Tonganoxie over Tonganoxie 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does T-77 Tonganoxie over Tonganoxie Creek carry?

About 3,550 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is T-77 Tonganoxie over Tonganoxie Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns T-77 Tonganoxie over Tonganoxie Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.