US Bridges

K-15 HWY NB over BNSF Railway

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 1.40 MI N Sumner Coln · Structure no. 999901500874351

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,316
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-15 HWY NB over BNSF Railway is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-15 HWY NB over BNSF Railway in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 4,316 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,403 by 2044. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesK-15 HWY NB
CrossesBNSF Railway
Location1.40 MI N Sumner Coln
RouteState Highway 15
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.48944, -97.24722
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,316 (2023)
Projected traffic4,403 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 NB over BNSF Railway built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-15 HWY NB over BNSF Railway 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does K-15 HWY NB over BNSF Railway carry?

About 4,316 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is K-15 HWY NB over BNSF Railway?

The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns K-15 HWY NB over BNSF Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.