US Bridges

K27 HWY over Kyle Railroad

Fair

Sherman County, Kansas · 0.84 Mi. North of I-70 · Structure no. 999902700910421

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,248
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K27 HWY over Kyle Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K27 HWY over Kyle Railroad in Sherman 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 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 4,248 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,788 by 2044. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK27 HWY
CrossesKyle Railroad
Location0.84 Mi. North of I-70
RouteState Highway 27
CountySherman County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.34028, -101.72667
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,248 (2023)
Projected traffic4,788 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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 K27 HWY over Kyle Railroad built?

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

What condition is K27 HWY over Kyle Railroad 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does K27 HWY over Kyle Railroad carry?

About 4,248 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is K27 HWY over Kyle Railroad?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns K27 HWY over Kyle Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.