US Bridges

K27 HWY over Sf Beaver CR

Good

Sherman County, Kansas · 7.48 Mi. North of I-70 · Structure no. 999902700910441

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,549
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K27 HWY over Sf Beaver CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying K27 HWY over Sf Beaver CR in Sherman County, Kansas. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 69 years old, older 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 1,549 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,612 by 2044. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 38 ft wide.

CarriesK27 HWY
CrossesSf Beaver CR
Location7.48 Mi. North of I-70
RouteState Highway 27
StateKansas
Coordinates39.43083, -101.70722
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,549 (2023)
Projected traffic1,612 by 2044
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Sf Beaver CR built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is K27 HWY over Sf Beaver CR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does K27 HWY over Sf Beaver CR carry?

About 1,549 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is K27 HWY over Sf Beaver CR?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns K27 HWY over Sf Beaver CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.