US Bridges

Local Road over K156 HWY

Fair

Ellsworth County, Kansas · 1.29 MI NE K14 · Structure no. 999915600270251

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
453
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Road over K156 HWY is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local Road over K156 HWY in Ellsworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5 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 453 vehicles a day. The structure is 140 ft (42.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Road
CrossesK156 HWY
Location1.29 MI NE K14
RouteCity Street 55
CountyEllsworth County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.72611, -98.21972
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length140 ft (42.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic453 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Local Road over K156 HWY built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Road over K156 HWY 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Local Road over K156 HWY carry?

About 453 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Local Road over K156 HWY?

The structure is 140 ft (42.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Local Road over K156 HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.