K27 HWY over Cherry Creek
GoodCheyenne County, Kansas · 1.43 Mi. North of US-36 · Structure no. 999902700120061
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 172 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K27 HWY over Cherry Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K27 HWY over Cherry Creek in Cheyenne County, Kansas. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 74 years old, older 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 468 by 2044. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K27 HWY over Cherry Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is K27 HWY over Cherry 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does K27 HWY over Cherry Creek carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.
How long is K27 HWY over Cherry Creek?
The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns K27 HWY over Cherry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.