K9 HWY over Grasshopper Creek
GoodAtchison County, Kansas · 1.81 MI E Jackson CO LN · Structure no. 999900900030531
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 186 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 412
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K9 HWY over Grasshopper Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K9 HWY over Grasshopper Creek in Atchison County, Kansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 412 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 429 by 2044. The structure is 186 ft (56.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K9 HWY over Grasshopper Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is K9 HWY over Grasshopper 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does K9 HWY over Grasshopper Creek carry?
About 412 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is K9 HWY over Grasshopper Creek?
The structure is 186 ft (56.8 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns K9 HWY over Grasshopper Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.