US Bridges

K82 HWY over Milford Lake

Good

Clay County, Kansas · 6.88 MI E K15 · Structure no. 999908200140261

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,204 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,126
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K82 HWY over Milford Lake is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K82 HWY over Milford Lake in Clay County, Kansas. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 59 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 1,126 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,149 by 2044. The structure is 1,204 ft (367 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesK82 HWY
CrossesMilford Lake
Location6.88 MI E K15
RouteState Highway 82
StateKansas
Coordinates39.21611, -97.00472
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,204 ft (367 m)
Longest span184 ft (56.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,126 (2023)
Projected traffic1,149 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 K82 HWY over Milford Lake built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is K82 HWY over Milford Lake 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does K82 HWY over Milford Lake carry?

About 1,126 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is K82 HWY over Milford Lake?

The structure is 1,204 ft (367 m) long with a longest span of 184 ft (56.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns K82 HWY over Milford Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.