US Bridges

K900 Parks Route over Stream

GoodPosted for load

Woodson County, Kansas · Woodson S.F.L. & W.A. · Structure no. 999990001040284

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23
2023 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

K900 Parks Route over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K900 Parks Route over Stream in Woodson County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 23 vehicles a day. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 12 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK900 Parks Route
CrossesStream
LocationWoodson S.F.L. & W.A.
RouteCounty Highway 144
CountyWoodson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.79861, -95.84361
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating10.8 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 K900 Parks Route over Stream built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is K900 Parks Route over Stream 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 K900 Parks Route over Stream carry?

About 23 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is K900 Parks Route over Stream?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns K900 Parks Route over Stream?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.