US Bridges

177th St. Rs 515 over Dry Stream

FairPosted for load

Russell County, Kansas · 1.0E 1.8N of Gorham · Structure no. 000000000840150

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
275
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

177th St. Rs 515 over Dry Stream is a steel culvert carrying 177th St. Rs 515 over Dry Stream in Russell County, Kansas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries177th St. Rs 515
CrossesDry Stream
Location1.0E 1.8N of Gorham
RouteCounty Highway 515
CountyRussell County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.91057, -99.00222
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2020)
Projected traffic300 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 177th St. Rs 515 over Dry Stream built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is 177th St. Rs 515 over Dry Stream 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does 177th St. Rs 515 over Dry Stream carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 177th St. Rs 515 over Dry Stream?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 177th St. Rs 515 over Dry Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.