US Bridges

K99 HWY over Neosho River

Fair

Lyon County, Kansas · 0.31 MI N I35 · Structure no. 999909900561391

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
281 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,724
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K99 HWY over Neosho River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K99 HWY over Neosho River in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 1,724 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,759 by 2044. The structure is 281 ft (85.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesK99 HWY
CrossesNeosho River
Location0.31 MI N I35
RouteState Highway 99
StateKansas
Coordinates38.42778, -96.18
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length281 ft (85.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,724 (2023)
Projected traffic1,759 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 K99 HWY over Neosho River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is K99 HWY over Neosho River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does K99 HWY over Neosho River carry?

About 1,724 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is K99 HWY over Neosho River?

The structure is 281 ft (85.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns K99 HWY over Neosho River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.