US Bridges

K-99 Highway over 142 Mile Creek

Good

Lyon County, Kansas · 0.13 MI N US-56 HWY · Structure no. 999909900561541

Built
2001
24 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
187 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
498
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-99 Highway over 142 Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying K-99 Highway over 142 Mile Creek in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 2001 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 24 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 498 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 529 by 2044. The structure is 187 ft (56.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesK-99 Highway
Crosses142 Mile Creek
Location0.13 MI N US-56 HWY
RouteState Highway 99
StateKansas
Coordinates38.65389, -96.0975
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length187 ft (56.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic498 (2023)
Projected traffic529 by 2044
Trucks16%
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-99 Highway over 142 Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is K-99 Highway over 142 Mile 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does K-99 Highway over 142 Mile Creek carry?

About 498 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is K-99 Highway over 142 Mile Creek?

The structure is 187 ft (56.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns K-99 Highway over 142 Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.