US Bridges

K20 HWY over South Fork Wolf River

Good

Brown County, Kansas · 3.95 MI NE E JCT US 73 · Structure no. 999902000070631

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
177
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K20 HWY over South Fork Wolf River is a concrete continuous slab carrying K20 HWY over South Fork Wolf River in Brown County, Kansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 177 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2044. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesK20 HWY
CrossesSouth Fork Wolf River
Location3.95 MI NE E JCT US 73
RouteState Highway 20
StateKansas
Coordinates39.68194, -95.36861
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic177 (2023)
Projected traffic177 by 2044
Trucks21%
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

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 K20 HWY over South Fork Wolf River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is K20 HWY over South Fork Wolf River 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 South Fork Wolf River carry?

About 177 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is K20 HWY over South Fork Wolf River?

The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns K20 HWY over South Fork Wolf River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.