US Bridges

K120 over Wolf River

Good

Doniphan County, Kansas · 2.40 MI N K-20 · Structure no. 999912000220371

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
283 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
382
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K120 over Wolf River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K120 over Wolf River in Doniphan County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 382 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2044. The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesK120
CrossesWolf River
Location2.40 MI N K-20
RouteState Highway 120
StateKansas
Coordinates39.77194, -95.25556
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length283 ft (86.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic382 (2023)
Projected traffic390 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 K120 over Wolf River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is K120 over Wolf River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does K120 over Wolf River carry?

About 382 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is K120 over Wolf River?

The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns K120 over Wolf River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.