US Bridges

K92 HWY over Perry Reservoir

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Kansas · 4.23 MI E K4 · Structure no. 999909200440241

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
832 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,536
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K92 HWY over Perry Reservoir is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying K92 HWY over Perry Reservoir in Jefferson County, Kansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 1,536 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,567 by 2044. The structure is 832 ft (253.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesK92 HWY
CrossesPerry Reservoir
Location4.23 MI E K4
RouteState Highway 92
CountyJefferson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.22778, -95.45639
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length832 ft (253.6 m)
Longest span184 ft (56.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,536 (2023)
Projected traffic1,567 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 K92 HWY over Perry Reservoir built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is K92 HWY over Perry Reservoir 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does K92 HWY over Perry Reservoir carry?

About 1,536 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is K92 HWY over Perry Reservoir?

The structure is 832 ft (253.6 m) long with a longest span of 184 ft (56.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns K92 HWY over Perry Reservoir?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.