US Bridges

K99 HWY over W Branch Mill Creek

Good

Wabaunsee County, Kansas · 4.91 MI S of I-70 · Structure no. 999909900991091

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
285 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
739
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K99 HWY over W Branch Mill Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K99 HWY over W Branch Mill Creek in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 739 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2044. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 38 ft wide.

CarriesK99 HWY
CrossesW Branch Mill Creek
Location4.91 MI S of I-70
RouteState Highway 99
StateKansas
Coordinates39.00139, -96.28333
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic739 (2023)
Projected traffic800 by 2044
Trucks17%
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 K99 HWY over W Branch Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is K99 HWY over W Branch Mill Creek 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 W Branch Mill Creek carry?

About 739 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is K99 HWY over W Branch Mill Creek?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns K99 HWY over W Branch Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.