K-47 HWY over Verdigris River
GoodWilson County, Kansas · 0.84 MI W U75 · Structure no. 999904701030291
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 864 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,385
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K-47 HWY over Verdigris River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K-47 HWY over Verdigris River in Wilson County, Kansas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 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 1,385 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,690 by 2044. The structure is 864 ft (263.2 m) long and 46 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 K-47 HWY over Verdigris River built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is K-47 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 2023.
How much traffic does K-47 HWY over Verdigris River carry?
About 1,385 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is K-47 HWY over Verdigris River?
The structure is 864 ft (263.2 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns K-47 HWY over Verdigris River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.