K99 HWY over Elk River
GoodElk County, Kansas · 6.08 MI N Ejct US160 · Structure no. 999909900250191
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 222 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,508
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K99 HWY over Elk River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K99 HWY over Elk River in Elk County, Kansas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 90 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 1,508 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,840 by 2044. The structure is 222 ft (67.8 m) long and 42 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K99 HWY over Elk River built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is K99 HWY over Elk 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does K99 HWY over Elk River carry?
About 1,508 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is K99 HWY over Elk River?
The structure is 222 ft (67.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns K99 HWY over Elk River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.