US Bridges

Rs 2 over Relief of Neosho River

Good

Allen County, Kansas · 0.2W of Humboldt · Structure no. 000000000010060

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
257 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,098
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 2 over Relief of Neosho River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 2 over Relief of Neosho River in Allen County, Kansas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,098 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,136 by 2044. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesRs 2
CrossesRelief of Neosho River
Location0.2W of Humboldt
RouteCounty Highway 2
StateKansas
Coordinates37.81109, -95.45029
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,098 (2006)
Projected traffic1,136 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Rs 2 over Relief of Neosho River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 2 over Relief of Neosho 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 2 over Relief of Neosho River carry?

About 1,098 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rs 2 over Relief of Neosho River?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 2 over Relief of Neosho River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.