US Bridges

K900 Parks Route over Stream

Fair

Jefferson County, Kansas · Perry Wildlife Area · Structure no. 999990000440524

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
43
2023 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

K900 Parks Route over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K900 Parks Route over Stream in Jefferson County, Kansas. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 5 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 43 vehicles a day. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK900 Parks Route
CrossesStream
LocationPerry Wildlife Area
RouteCounty Highway 379
CountyJefferson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.32639, -95.42306
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 K900 Parks Route over Stream built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is K900 Parks Route over Stream 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does K900 Parks Route over Stream carry?

About 43 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is K900 Parks Route over Stream?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns K900 Parks Route over Stream?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.