US Bridges

177th Blvd. over Stream

FairPosted for load

Russell County, Kansas · 0.3S 1.5E of Fairport · Structure no. 000840641104323

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

177th Blvd. over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 177th Blvd. over Stream in Russell County, Kansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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Carries177th Blvd.
CrossesStream
Location0.3S 1.5E of Fairport
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRussell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.04172, -99.00128
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 177th Blvd. over Stream built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is 177th Blvd. over 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 Blvd. over Stream carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 177th Blvd. over Stream?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 177th Blvd. over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.