US Bridges

K99 HWY over Elm Creek

Good

Lyon County, Kansas · 4.12 MI N US56 · Structure no. 999909900561561

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
203 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
369
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K99 HWY over Elm Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K99 HWY over Elm Creek in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 369 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 392 by 2044. The structure is 203 ft (62 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesK99 HWY
CrossesElm Creek
Location4.12 MI N US56
RouteState Highway 99
StateKansas
Coordinates38.71083, -96.09417
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length203 ft (62 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic369 (2023)
Projected traffic392 by 2044
Trucks17%
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 K99 HWY over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is K99 HWY over Elm 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 K99 HWY over Elm Creek carry?

About 369 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is K99 HWY over Elm Creek?

The structure is 203 ft (62 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns K99 HWY over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.