US Bridges

K-192 Highway over Dawson Creek

Good

Leavenworth County, Kansas · 3.00 MI E Jf CO Line · Structure no. 999919200520571

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
559
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-192 Highway over Dawson Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K-192 Highway over Dawson Creek in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 559 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 605 by 2044. The structure is 166 ft (50.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesK-192 Highway
CrossesDawson Creek
Location3.00 MI E Jf CO Line
RouteState Highway 192
CountyLeavenworth County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.3425, -95.13222
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic559 (2023)
Projected traffic605 by 2044
Trucks8%
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 K-192 Highway over Dawson Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-192 Highway over Dawson Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does K-192 Highway over Dawson Creek carry?

About 559 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is K-192 Highway over Dawson Creek?

The structure is 166 ft (50.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns K-192 Highway over Dawson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.