US Bridges

ST-77 188th Street over Trib. to Stranger Creek

FairPosted for load

Leavenworth County, Kansas · 4.3N 1.2E of Linwood · Structure no. 000521069204287

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST-77 188th Street over Trib. to Stranger Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST-77 188th Street over Trib. to Stranger Creek in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 99 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 28 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesST-77 188th Street
CrossesTrib. to Stranger Creek
Location4.3N 1.2E of Linwood
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.06371, -95.01557
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.7 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28 (2024)
Projected traffic30 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$269,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST-77 188th Street over Trib. to Stranger Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is ST-77 188th Street over Trib. to Stranger Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does ST-77 188th Street over Trib. to Stranger Creek carry?

About 28 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is ST-77 188th Street over Trib. to Stranger Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns ST-77 188th Street over Trib. to Stranger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.