US Bridges

US50 HWY WB over K14 Highway

Good

Reno County, Kansas · JCT K14/US50 · Structure no. 999905000780121

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
171 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,392
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US50 HWY WB over K14 Highway is a concrete continuous slab carrying US50 HWY WB over K14 Highway in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.

It carries about 4,392 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,757 by 2044. The structure is 171 ft (52 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesUS50 HWY WB
CrossesK14 Highway
LocationJCT K14/US50
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateKansas
Coordinates38.01306, -97.94
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,392 (2023)
Projected traffic4,757 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US50 HWY WB over K14 Highway built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is US50 HWY WB over K14 Highway 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US50 HWY WB over K14 Highway carry?

About 4,392 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US50 HWY WB over K14 Highway?

The structure is 171 ft (52 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US50 HWY WB over K14 Highway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.