US59 HWY over Pottawatomie Creek
GoodAnderson County, Kansas · 3.17 MI N Njct K31 · Structure no. 999905900020421
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 405 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,186
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US59 HWY over Pottawatomie Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US59 HWY over Pottawatomie Creek in Anderson County, Kansas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 4,186 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,108 by 2044. The structure is 405 ft (123.3 m) long and 46 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US59 HWY over Pottawatomie Creek built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is US59 HWY over 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 Pottawatomie Creek carry?
About 4,186 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US59 HWY over Pottawatomie Creek?
The structure is 405 ft (123.3 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US59 HWY over Pottawatomie Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.