K-15 HWY over K-53 HWY
GoodSumner County, Kansas · 5.51 MI NW Cowley Coln · Structure no. 999901500961411
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 214 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,807
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K-15 HWY over K-53 HWY is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K-15 HWY over K-53 HWY in Sumner 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 3,807 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,645 by 2044. The structure is 214 ft (65.3 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K-15 HWY over K-53 HWY built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is K-15 HWY over K-53 HWY 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does K-15 HWY over K-53 HWY carry?
About 3,807 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is K-15 HWY over K-53 HWY?
The structure is 214 ft (65.3 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.
Who owns K-15 HWY over K-53 HWY?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.