US-50 Westbound over K15 HWY Kansas Ave
FairHarvey County, Kansas · JCT U50 / K15 · Structure no. 999905000400731
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 222 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,595
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-50 Westbound over K15 HWY Kansas Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-50 Westbound over K15 HWY Kansas Ave in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 5,595 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,306 by 2044. The structure is 222 ft (67.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-50 Westbound over K15 HWY Kansas Ave built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-50 Westbound over K15 HWY Kansas Ave in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does US-50 Westbound over K15 HWY Kansas Ave carry?
About 5,595 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US-50 Westbound over K15 HWY Kansas Ave?
The structure is 222 ft (67.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US-50 Westbound over K15 HWY Kansas Ave?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.