K-26.75 Local over Trib. W. Whitewater Ck.
PoorPosted for loadHarvey County, Kansas · 0.5N 6.2E of Newton · Structure no. 000400831705680
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
K-26.75 Local over Trib. W. Whitewater Ck. is a concrete slab carrying K-26.75 Local over Trib. W. Whitewater Ck. in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K-26.75 Local over Trib. W. Whitewater Ck. built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is K-26.75 Local over Trib. W. Whitewater Ck. in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does K-26.75 Local over Trib. W. Whitewater Ck. carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2006 count).
How long is K-26.75 Local over Trib. W. Whitewater Ck.?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns K-26.75 Local over Trib. W. Whitewater Ck.?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.