US Bridges

RS2096 over US169 HWY

Fair

Allen County, Kansas · 1.31 MI N of Neosho CO LN · Structure no. 999916900010471

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
207 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,127
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RS2096 over US169 HWY is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RS2096 over US169 HWY in Allen County, Kansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,127 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks. The structure is 207 ft (63.2 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesRS2096
CrossesUS169 HWY
Location1.31 MI N of Neosho CO LN
RouteCounty Highway 2096
StateKansas
Coordinates37.74167, -95.43861
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length207 ft (63.2 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,127 (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 RS2096 over US169 HWY built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is RS2096 over US169 HWY in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does RS2096 over US169 HWY carry?

About 2,127 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RS2096 over US169 HWY?

The structure is 207 ft (63.2 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns RS2096 over US169 HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.