K-99 HWY over Elm Slough
GoodPottawatomie County, Kansas · 2.74 MI N US24 · Structure no. 999909900750441
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 122 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,052
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K-99 HWY over Elm Slough is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K-99 HWY over Elm Slough in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 2,052 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,093 by 2044. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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-99 HWY over Elm Slough built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is K-99 HWY over Elm Slough 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-99 HWY over Elm Slough carry?
About 2,052 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is K-99 HWY over Elm Slough?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns K-99 HWY over Elm Slough?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.