K63 HWY over Vermillion Creek
GoodPottawatomie County, Kansas · 3.67 MI N Njct K16 · Structure no. 999906300750611
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 182 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 slab carrying K63 HWY over Vermillion Creek in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 368 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 399 by 2044. The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 K63 HWY over Vermillion Creek built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is K63 HWY over Vermillion 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 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 182 ft (55.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns K63 HWY over Vermillion Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.