US Bridges

K16 HWY over Union Pacific Railroad

Fair

Pottawatomie County, Kansas · 0.43 MI E K259 · Structure no. 999901600750221

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
954
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K16 HWY over Union Pacific Railroad is a concrete continuous slab carrying K16 HWY over Union Pacific Railroad in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 954 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,075 by 2044. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.3 mi (89 km).

Location

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CarriesK16 HWY
CrossesUnion Pacific Railroad
Location0.43 MI E K259
RouteState Highway 16
CountyPottawatomie County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.47861, -96.16333
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic954 (2023)
Projected traffic1,075 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed55.3 mi (89 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 K16 HWY over Union Pacific Railroad built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is K16 HWY over Union Pacific Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does K16 HWY over Union Pacific Railroad carry?

About 954 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is K16 HWY over Union Pacific Railroad?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns K16 HWY over Union Pacific Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.