US Bridges

US59 HWY over South Pottawatomie Creek

Good

Anderson County, Kansas · 3.61 MI N Sjct US169 · Structure no. 999905900020351

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,151
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US59 HWY over South Pottawatomie Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US59 HWY over South Pottawatomie Creek in Anderson County, Kansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5,151 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,361 by 2044. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesUS59 HWY
CrossesSouth Pottawatomie Creek
Location3.61 MI N Sjct US169
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateKansas
Coordinates38.24944, -95.24833
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,151 (2023)
Projected traffic5,361 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 South Pottawatomie Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is US59 HWY over South Pottawatomie Creek 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 South Pottawatomie Creek carry?

About 5,151 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US59 HWY over South Pottawatomie Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US59 HWY over South Pottawatomie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.