US Bridges

K-4 HWY over Lake Wabaunsee Spill Way

Good

Wabaunsee County, Kansas · 5.05 MI E Wjct K-99 · Structure no. 999900400990781

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
436
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-4 HWY over Lake Wabaunsee Spill Way is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K-4 HWY over Lake Wabaunsee Spill Way in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 436 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 491 by 2044. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 38 ft wide.

CarriesK-4 HWY
CrossesLake Wabaunsee Spill Way
Location5.05 MI E Wjct K-99
RouteState Highway 4
StateKansas
Coordinates38.86722, -96.19917
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating78.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic436 (2023)
Projected traffic491 by 2044
Trucks14%
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 K-4 HWY over Lake Wabaunsee Spill Way built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-4 HWY over Lake Wabaunsee Spill Way 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does K-4 HWY over Lake Wabaunsee Spill Way carry?

About 436 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is K-4 HWY over Lake Wabaunsee Spill Way?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns K-4 HWY over Lake Wabaunsee Spill Way?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.