K148 HWY over Little Blue River
FairWashington County, Kansas · 4.92 MI N K9 · Structure no. 999914801010181
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 663 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 584
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K148 HWY over Little Blue River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K148 HWY over Little Blue River in Washington County, Kansas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 71 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 584 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 868 by 2044. The structure is 663 ft (202.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K148 HWY over Little Blue River built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is K148 HWY over Little Blue River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does K148 HWY over Little Blue River carry?
About 584 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is K148 HWY over Little Blue River?
The structure is 663 ft (202.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns K148 HWY over Little Blue River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.