215th St. Rs 2130 over Burlington Northern R.R.
PoorPosted for loadBourbon County, Kansas · 2.0S of Fulton · Structure no. 000000000060518
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 268 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 185
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
215th St. Rs 2130 over Burlington Northern R.R. is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying 215th St. Rs 2130 over Burlington Northern R.R. in Bourbon County, Kansas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 185 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 740 by 2044. The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 215th St. Rs 2130 over Burlington Northern R.R. built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is 215th St. Rs 2130 over Burlington Northern R.R. in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does 215th St. Rs 2130 over Burlington Northern R.R. carry?
About 185 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is 215th St. Rs 2130 over Burlington Northern R.R.?
The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns 215th St. Rs 2130 over Burlington Northern R.R.?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.