US Bridges

K63 HWY over Vermillion Creek

Fair

Pottawatomie County, Kansas · 7.35 MI N Njct K16 · Structure no. 999906300750311

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
368
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K63 HWY over Vermillion Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying K63 HWY over Vermillion Creek in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 6 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 368 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 399 by 2044. The structure is 156 ft (47.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesK63 HWY
CrossesVermillion Creek
Location7.35 MI N Njct K16
RouteState Highway 63
CountyPottawatomie County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.56611, -96.04972
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length156 ft (47.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic368 (2023)
Projected traffic399 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 K63 HWY over Vermillion Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is K63 HWY over Vermillion Creek 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 K63 HWY over Vermillion Creek carry?

About 368 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is K63 HWY over Vermillion Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns K63 HWY over Vermillion Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.