US Bridges

US77 HWY over Big Blue River Drainage

Good

Marshall County, Kansas · 3.44 MI E Wjct K9 · Structure no. 999907700580111

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,093
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US77 HWY over Big Blue River Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US77 HWY over Big Blue River Drainage in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 2,093 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,406 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesUS77 HWY
CrossesBig Blue River Drainage
Location3.44 MI E Wjct K9
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateKansas
Coordinates39.68222, -96.68861
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,093 (2023)
Projected traffic2,406 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 Big Blue River Drainage built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is US77 HWY over Big Blue River Drainage 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US77 HWY over Big Blue River Drainage carry?

About 2,093 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US77 HWY over Big Blue River Drainage?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns US77 HWY over Big Blue River Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.