US Bridges

K-99 HWY over Fall River

Good

Greenwood County, Kansas · 2.30 Mi. S. US-54 W. Jct. · Structure no. 999909900370761

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
493 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,211
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-99 HWY over Fall River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K-99 HWY over Fall River in Greenwood County, Kansas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,211 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,365 by 2044. The structure is 493 ft (150.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesK-99 HWY
CrossesFall River
Location2.30 Mi. S. US-54 W. Jct.
RouteState Highway 99
StateKansas
Coordinates37.78472, -96.23444
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length493 ft (150.3 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,211 (2023)
Projected traffic1,365 by 2044
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 K-99 HWY over Fall River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-99 HWY over Fall 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 K-99 HWY over Fall River carry?

About 1,211 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is K-99 HWY over Fall River?

The structure is 493 ft (150.3 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns K-99 HWY over Fall River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.