US Bridges

RS0002 over US169 HWY

Good

Allen County, Kansas · 7.02 MI NE Neosho Coln · Structure no. 999916900010371

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
282 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,151
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RS0002 over US169 HWY is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RS0002 over US169 HWY in Allen County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 1,151 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks. The structure is 282 ft (86.1 m) long and 38 ft wide.

CarriesRS0002
CrossesUS169 HWY
Location7.02 MI NE Neosho Coln
RouteCounty Highway 2
StateKansas
Coordinates37.81278, -95.41056
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length282 ft (86.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,151 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway 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 RS0002 over US169 HWY built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is RS0002 over US169 HWY 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 2023.

How much traffic does RS0002 over US169 HWY carry?

About 1,151 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RS0002 over US169 HWY?

The structure is 282 ft (86.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RS0002 over US169 HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.