US Bridges

K14 HWY over Lovewell Reservoir

Fair

Jewell County, Kansas · 8.22 MI N Ejct US36 · Structure no. 999901400450181

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
371 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
564
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K14 HWY over Lovewell Reservoir is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K14 HWY over Lovewell Reservoir in Jewell County, Kansas. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 69 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 371 ft (113.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesK14 HWY
CrossesLovewell Reservoir
Location8.22 MI N Ejct US36
RouteState Highway 14
CountyJewell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.90417, -98.11778
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length371 ft (113.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Lovewell Reservoir built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is K14 HWY over Lovewell 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does K14 HWY over Lovewell Reservoir carry?

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

How long is K14 HWY over Lovewell Reservoir?

The structure is 371 ft (113.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns K14 HWY over Lovewell Reservoir?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.