US Bridges

K148 HWY over Republican River

Good

Republic County, Kansas · 8.52 MI NE Jewell Coln · Structure no. 999914800790431

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
902 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
155
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K148 HWY over Republican River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K148 HWY over Republican River in Republic County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 155 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2044. The structure is 902 ft (274.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesK148 HWY
CrossesRepublican River
Location8.52 MI NE Jewell Coln
RouteState Highway 148
CountyRepublic County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.69722, -97.79139
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length902 ft (274.9 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2023)
Projected traffic158 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 K148 HWY over Republican River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is K148 HWY over Republican River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does K148 HWY over Republican River carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is K148 HWY over Republican River?

The structure is 902 ft (274.9 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns K148 HWY over Republican River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.