US Bridges

K-126 over KCS Railway

Good

Crawford County, Kansas · 0.47 E U-69B · Structure no. 999912600191151

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
225 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,622
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-126 over KCS Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K-126 over KCS Railway in Crawford County, Kansas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,622 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,776 by 2044. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 66 ft wide.

CarriesK-126
CrossesKCS Railway
Location0.47 E U-69B
RouteState Highway 126
StateKansas
Coordinates37.41083, -94.69639
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,622 (2023)
Projected traffic7,776 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was K-126 over KCS Railway built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-126 over KCS Railway 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does K-126 over KCS Railway carry?

About 7,622 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is K-126 over KCS Railway?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns K-126 over KCS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.