US Bridges

US50 HWY over Kisiwa Cr(brandy Lake)

Fair

Reno County, Kansas · 6.15 MI E of E JCT K61 · Structure no. 999905000780221

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,140
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US50 HWY over Kisiwa Cr(brandy Lake) is a concrete continuous slab carrying US50 HWY over Kisiwa Cr(brandy Lake) in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5,140 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,272 by 2044. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS50 HWY
CrossesKisiwa Cr(brandy Lake)
Location6.15 MI E of E JCT K61
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.02833, -97.79028
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,140 (2023)
Projected traffic6,272 by 2044
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 over Kisiwa Cr(brandy Lake) built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is US50 HWY over Kisiwa Cr(brandy Lake) 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does US50 HWY over Kisiwa Cr(brandy Lake) carry?

About 5,140 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is US50 HWY over Kisiwa Cr(brandy Lake)?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US50 HWY over Kisiwa Cr(brandy Lake)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.