US Bridges

K14 HWY over Kyle Railroad

Fair

Jewell County, Kansas · 0.67 MI N Ejct US36 · Structure no. 999901400450171

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
178 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
564
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K14 HWY over Kyle Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K14 HWY over Kyle Railroad in Jewell County, Kansas. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 92 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.

It carries about 564 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 575 by 2044. The structure is 178 ft (54.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesK14 HWY
CrossesKyle Railroad
Location0.67 MI N Ejct US36
RouteState Highway 14
CountyJewell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.79444, -98.12
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length178 ft (54.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic564 (2023)
Projected traffic575 by 2044
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 K14 HWY over Kyle Railroad built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is K14 HWY over Kyle Railroad 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does K14 HWY over Kyle Railroad carry?

About 564 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is K14 HWY over Kyle Railroad?

The structure is 178 ft (54.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns K14 HWY over Kyle Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.