US Bridges

US59 HWY over Abandoned Access Road

Good

Anderson County, Kansas · 2.37 MI N-Njct K31 · Structure no. 999905900020311

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,186
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US59 HWY over Abandoned Access Road is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying US59 HWY over Abandoned Access Road in Anderson County, Kansas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 68 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 4,186 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,108 by 2044. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS59 HWY
CrossesAbandoned Access Road
Location2.37 MI N-Njct K31
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateKansas
Coordinates38.32222, -95.25056
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,186 (2023)
Projected traffic5,108 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US59 HWY over Abandoned Access Road built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is US59 HWY over Abandoned Access Road 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 US59 HWY over Abandoned Access Road carry?

About 4,186 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US59 HWY over Abandoned Access Road?

The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US59 HWY over Abandoned Access Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.