US Bridges

US-77 Highway over BNSF RR Doyle Ck RD

Good

Marion County, Kansas · .55 MI S US-50 HWY · Structure no. 999907700570611

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
524 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,105
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-77 Highway over BNSF RR Doyle Ck RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-77 Highway over BNSF RR Doyle Ck RD in Marion County, Kansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,105 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,348 by 2044. The structure is 524 ft (159.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS-77 Highway
CrossesBNSF RR Doyle Ck RD
Location.55 MI S US-50 HWY
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateKansas
Coordinates38.23639, -96.93278
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating63.4 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length524 ft (159.6 m)
Longest span144 ft (44 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,105 (2023)
Projected traffic1,348 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 US-77 Highway over BNSF RR Doyle Ck RD built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-77 Highway over BNSF RR Doyle Ck RD 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 US-77 Highway over BNSF RR Doyle Ck RD carry?

About 1,105 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US-77 Highway over BNSF RR Doyle Ck RD?

The structure is 524 ft (159.6 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (44 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US-77 Highway over BNSF RR Doyle Ck RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.