US Bridges

K14 HWY over Ko Railroad

Good

Lincoln County, Kansas · 12.11 MI N Ellsworth Coln · Structure no. 999901400530081

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,170
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K14 HWY over Ko Railroad is a concrete continuous slab carrying K14 HWY over Ko Railroad in Lincoln County, Kansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 1,170 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,428 by 2044. The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesK14 HWY
CrossesKo Railroad
Location12.11 MI N Ellsworth Coln
RouteState Highway 14
StateKansas
Coordinates39.035, -98.15111
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.5 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,170 (2023)
Projected traffic1,428 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ko Railroad built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is K14 HWY over Ko Railroad 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does K14 HWY over Ko Railroad carry?

About 1,170 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is K14 HWY over Ko Railroad?

The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns K14 HWY over Ko Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.