K117 HWY over Beaver Creek
GoodPosted for loadRawlins County, Kansas · 5.00MI N U36 · Structure no. 999911700770171
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 255 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K117 HWY over Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K117 HWY over Beaver Creek in Rawlins County, Kansas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 204 by 2044. The structure is 255 ft (77.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K117 HWY over Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is K117 HWY over Beaver 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does K117 HWY over Beaver Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is K117 HWY over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 255 ft (77.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns K117 HWY over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.