US Bridges

US77 HWY over Swede Creek

Good

Marshall County, Kansas · 0.97 MI N Riley CO LN · Structure no. 999907700580681

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,334
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US77 HWY over Swede Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US77 HWY over Swede Creek in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,334 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,504 by 2044. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesUS77 HWY
CrossesSwede Creek
Location0.97 MI N Riley CO LN
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateKansas
Coordinates39.57917, -96.75
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length162 ft (49.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,334 (2023)
Projected traffic1,504 by 2044
Trucks24%
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 Swede Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is US77 HWY over Swede 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US77 HWY over Swede Creek carry?

About 1,334 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US77 HWY over Swede Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US77 HWY over Swede Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.