US Bridges

US77 HWY over Big Blue River

Good

Marshall County, Kansas · 6.23 MI E W JCT K-9 · Structure no. 999907700580621

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
757 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,229
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US77 HWY over Big Blue River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US77 HWY over Big Blue River in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 2,229 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,274 by 2044. The structure is 757 ft (230.6 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesUS77 HWY
CrossesBig Blue River
Location6.23 MI E W JCT K-9
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateKansas
Coordinates39.68778, -96.63833
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length757 ft (230.6 m)
Longest span210 ft (64 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,229 (2023)
Projected traffic2,274 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US77 HWY over Big Blue River 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 carry?

About 2,229 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US77 HWY over Big Blue River?

The structure is 757 ft (230.6 m) long with a longest span of 210 ft (64 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US77 HWY over Big Blue River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.