K-16 Highway over Vermillion River
GoodPottawatomie County, Kansas · 0.78 MI E K-259 · Structure no. 999901600750541
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 262 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 954
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K-16 Highway over Vermillion River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K-16 Highway over Vermillion River in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 954 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,075 by 2044. The structure is 262 ft (79.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K-16 Highway over Vermillion River built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is K-16 Highway over 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does K-16 Highway over Vermillion River carry?
About 954 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is K-16 Highway over Vermillion River?
The structure is 262 ft (79.8 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns K-16 Highway over Vermillion River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.