US Bridges

K-25 Highway over Amazon Ditch

Good

Kearny County, Kansas · .75 MI N US-50 · Structure no. 999902500470191

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,211
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-25 Highway over Amazon Ditch is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying K-25 Highway over Amazon Ditch in Kearny County, Kansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,211 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,449 by 2044. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesK-25 Highway
CrossesAmazon Ditch
Location.75 MI N US-50
RouteState Highway 25
CountyKearny County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.95444, -101.26611
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating73.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,211 (2023)
Projected traffic1,449 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 K-25 Highway over Amazon Ditch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-25 Highway over Amazon Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does K-25 Highway over Amazon Ditch carry?

About 1,211 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is K-25 Highway over Amazon Ditch?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns K-25 Highway over Amazon Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.