K23 HWY over Plum Creek
GoodGove County, Kansas · 4.62MI N Lane CO Line · Structure no. 999902300320221
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 183 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 687
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K23 HWY over Plum Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K23 HWY over Plum Creek in Gove County, Kansas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 75 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 687 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,062 by 2044. The structure is 183 ft (55.9 m) long and 30 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K23 HWY over Plum Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is K23 HWY over Plum Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does K23 HWY over Plum Creek carry?
About 687 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is K23 HWY over Plum Creek?
The structure is 183 ft (55.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns K23 HWY over Plum Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.