K-156 Highway over RS-238; UP RR
GoodEllsworth County, Kansas · 1.01 MI NE K-14 Highway · Structure no. 999915600270651
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 375 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,351
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K-156 Highway over RS-238; UP RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K-156 Highway over RS-238; UP RR in Ellsworth County, Kansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 3,351 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,513 by 2044. The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K-156 Highway over RS-238; UP RR built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is K-156 Highway over RS-238; UP RR 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does K-156 Highway over RS-238; UP RR carry?
About 3,351 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is K-156 Highway over RS-238; UP RR?
The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns K-156 Highway over RS-238; UP RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.