US Bridges

K87 HWY over Black Vermillion Riv Drg

Good

Marshall County, Kansas · 0.57 MI N K9 · Structure no. 999908700580691

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
152
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K87 HWY over Black Vermillion Riv Drg is a concrete culvert carrying K87 HWY over Black Vermillion Riv Drg in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 152 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesK87 HWY
CrossesBlack Vermillion Riv Drg
Location0.57 MI N K9
RouteState Highway 87
CountyMarshall County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.73389, -96.33333
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating86.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic152 (2023)
Projected traffic158 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 K87 HWY over Black Vermillion Riv Drg built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is K87 HWY over Black Vermillion Riv Drg 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does K87 HWY over Black Vermillion Riv Drg carry?

About 152 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is K87 HWY over Black Vermillion Riv Drg?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns K87 HWY over Black Vermillion Riv Drg?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.