US Bridges

K99 HWY over Verdigris River

Good

Greenwood County, Kansas · 1.63 MI S Lyon Coln · Structure no. 999909900370111

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
453 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
811
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K99 HWY over Verdigris River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K99 HWY over Verdigris River in Greenwood County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 811 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 990 by 2044. The structure is 453 ft (138.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesK99 HWY
CrossesVerdigris River
Location1.63 MI S Lyon Coln
RouteState Highway 99
StateKansas
Coordinates38.14861, -96.1575
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length453 ft (138.1 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic811 (2023)
Projected traffic990 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 K99 HWY over Verdigris River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is K99 HWY over Verdigris 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does K99 HWY over Verdigris River carry?

About 811 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is K99 HWY over Verdigris River?

The structure is 453 ft (138.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns K99 HWY over Verdigris River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.