K39 HWY over Verdigris River
GoodWilson County, Kansas · 8.48 MI E of US400/39 JCT · Structure no. 999903901030221
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 475 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,016
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K39 HWY over Verdigris River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying K39 HWY over Verdigris River in Wilson County, Kansas. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 76 years old, older 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 1,016 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2044. The structure is 475 ft (144.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K39 HWY over Verdigris River built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is K39 HWY over Verdigris 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does K39 HWY over Verdigris River carry?
About 1,016 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is K39 HWY over Verdigris River?
The structure is 475 ft (144.7 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns K39 HWY over Verdigris River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.