US Bridges

K99 HWY over Black Vermillion River

Good

Marshall County, Kansas · 9.24 MI N Pt. Coln · Structure no. 999909900580481

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
282 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,764
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K99 HWY over Black Vermillion River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K99 HWY over Black Vermillion River in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1,764 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,836 by 2044. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.2 mi (92 km).

CarriesK99 HWY
CrossesBlack Vermillion River
Location9.24 MI N Pt. Coln
RouteState Highway 99
StateKansas
Coordinates39.69667, -96.41861
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,764 (2023)
Projected traffic1,836 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed57.2 mi (92 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 Black Vermillion River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is K99 HWY over Black Vermillion 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does K99 HWY over Black Vermillion River carry?

About 1,764 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is K99 HWY over Black Vermillion River?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns K99 HWY over Black Vermillion River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.