US Bridges

K15 HWY over Marion Res. Drainage

Fair

Marion County, Kansas · 4.40 MI N US56 Ejct · Structure no. 999901500570351

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,292
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K15 HWY over Marion Res. Drainage is a concrete continuous slab carrying K15 HWY over Marion Res. Drainage in Marion County, Kansas. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 73 years old, older 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 1,292 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,318 by 2044. The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesK15 HWY
CrossesMarion Res. Drainage
Location4.40 MI N US56 Ejct
RouteState Highway 15
CountyMarion County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.42611, -97.22444
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.3 US tons
Inventory rating28.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length119 ft (36.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,292 (2023)
Projected traffic1,318 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 K15 HWY over Marion Res. Drainage built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is K15 HWY over Marion Res. Drainage 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does K15 HWY over Marion Res. Drainage carry?

About 1,292 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is K15 HWY over Marion Res. Drainage?

The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns K15 HWY over Marion Res. Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.