K-27 Highway over Happy Ditch
GoodMorton County, Kansas · 3.03 MI N 1st (elkhardt) · Structure no. 999902700650141
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 118 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 518
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K-27 Highway over Happy Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-27 Highway over Happy Ditch in Morton County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 518 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 528 by 2044. The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long and 38 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K-27 Highway over Happy Ditch built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is K-27 Highway over Happy Ditch 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does K-27 Highway over Happy Ditch carry?
About 518 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.
How long is K-27 Highway over Happy Ditch?
The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns K-27 Highway over Happy Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.