US Bridges

K900 Parks Route over Railroad

Good

Butler County, Kansas · El Dorado State Park · Structure no. 999990000081704

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
162
2023 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

K900 Parks Route over Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K900 Parks Route over Railroad in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 162 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks. The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesK900 Parks Route
CrossesRailroad
LocationEl Dorado State Park
RouteCounty Highway 2141
StateKansas
Coordinates37.86389, -96.82694
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length161 ft (49.2 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic162 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 K900 Parks Route over Railroad built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is K900 Parks Route over Railroad 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does K900 Parks Route over Railroad carry?

About 162 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is K900 Parks Route over Railroad?

The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns K900 Parks Route over Railroad?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.