US Bridges

K900 Parks Route over Outlet for State Lake

Good

Leavenworth County, Kansas · Lv State Fishing Lake · Structure no. 999990000520794

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
77
2023 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

K900 Parks Route over Outlet for State Lake is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K900 Parks Route over Outlet for State Lake in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 95 years old, older 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 77 vehicles a day. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 23 ft wide.

CarriesK900 Parks Route
CrossesOutlet for State Lake
LocationLv State Fishing Lake
RouteCounty Highway 811
StateKansas
Coordinates39.12194, -95.15472
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating110 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77 (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 Outlet for State Lake built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is K900 Parks Route over Outlet for State Lake 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 K900 Parks Route over Outlet for State Lake carry?

About 77 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is K900 Parks Route over Outlet for State Lake?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns K900 Parks Route over Outlet for State Lake?

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