K-15 Highway over North Cottonwood River
GoodMarion County, Kansas · 7.65 MI N US-56 JCT · Structure no. 999901500570661
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 409 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,292
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K-15 Highway over North Cottonwood River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K-15 Highway over North Cottonwood River in Marion County, Kansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 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 1,292 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,318 by 2044. The structure is 409 ft (124.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K-15 Highway over North Cottonwood River built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is K-15 Highway over North Cottonwood River 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does K-15 Highway over North Cottonwood River carry?
About 1,292 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is K-15 Highway over North Cottonwood River?
The structure is 409 ft (124.7 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns K-15 Highway over North Cottonwood River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.