K20 HWY over Grasshopper Creek
GoodBrown County, Kansas · 9.79 MI E of US75 · Structure no. 999902000070511
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 122 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,212
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K20 HWY over Grasshopper Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K20 HWY over Grasshopper Creek in Brown County, Kansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,212 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,236 by 2044. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K20 HWY over Grasshopper Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is K20 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 K20 HWY over Grasshopper Creek carry?
About 1,212 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is K20 HWY over Grasshopper Creek?
The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns K20 HWY over Grasshopper Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.