US Bridges

K9 HWY over Republican River

Fair

Cloud County, Kansas · 13.83 MI E US81 · Structure no. 999900900150411

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
732 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,159
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K9 HWY over Republican River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K9 HWY over Republican River in Cloud County, Kansas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 67 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,159 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,333 by 2044. The structure is 732 ft (223 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesK9 HWY
CrossesRepublican River
Location13.83 MI E US81
RouteState Highway 9
CountyCloud County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.58639, -97.40667
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating67.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length732 ft (223 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,159 (2023)
Projected traffic1,333 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 K9 HWY over Republican River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is K9 HWY over Republican River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does K9 HWY over Republican River carry?

About 1,159 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is K9 HWY over Republican River?

The structure is 732 ft (223 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns K9 HWY over Republican River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.