US Bridges

K99 HWY over Kansas River

Good

Wabaunsee County, Kansas · 3.16 MI N K18 · Structure no. 999909900990761

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
996 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
3,437
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K99 HWY over Kansas River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K99 HWY over Kansas River in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 3,437 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,278 by 2044. The structure is 996 ft (303.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesK99 HWY
CrossesKansas River
Location3.16 MI N K18
RouteState Highway 99
StateKansas
Coordinates39.19694, -96.305
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length996 ft (303.5 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,437 (2023)
Projected traffic4,278 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
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 K99 HWY over Kansas River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is K99 HWY over Kansas River 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 K99 HWY over Kansas River carry?

About 3,437 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is K99 HWY over Kansas River?

The structure is 996 ft (303.5 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns K99 HWY over Kansas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.