US Bridges

K-15 HWY SB over BNSF RR & Ped Pass

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 0.11 MI N Sumner Coln · Structure no. 999901500874331

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
237 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,807
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-15 HWY SB over BNSF RR & Ped Pass is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-15 HWY SB over BNSF RR & Ped Pass in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 3,807 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,645 by 2044. The structure is 237 ft (72.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

Location

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CarriesK-15 HWY SB
CrossesBNSF RR & Ped Pass
Location0.11 MI N Sumner Coln
RouteState Highway 15
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.47639, -97.23056
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length237 ft (72.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,807 (2023)
Projected traffic4,645 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed46 mi (74 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 K-15 HWY SB over BNSF RR & Ped Pass built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-15 HWY SB over BNSF RR & Ped Pass 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does K-15 HWY SB over BNSF RR & Ped Pass carry?

About 3,807 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is K-15 HWY SB over BNSF RR & Ped Pass?

The structure is 237 ft (72.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns K-15 HWY SB over BNSF RR & Ped Pass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.