K156 HWY over Sawmill Creek
GoodPawnee County, Kansas · 7.59 MI E Hodgeman CO LN · Structure no. 999915600730351
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 163 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,816
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K156 HWY over Sawmill Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K156 HWY over Sawmill Creek in Pawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,816 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,216 by 2044. The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K156 HWY over Sawmill Creek built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is K156 HWY over Sawmill Creek 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 2024.
How much traffic does K156 HWY over Sawmill Creek carry?
About 1,816 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.
How long is K156 HWY over Sawmill Creek?
The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns K156 HWY over Sawmill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.