US Bridges

Rs 69 Temple St. over Wolf River

Good

Brown County, Kansas · 0.2S of Robinson · Structure no. 000000000070034

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
745
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 69 Temple St. over Wolf River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Rs 69 Temple St. over Wolf River in Brown County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 745 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 819 by 2044. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesRs 69 Temple St.
CrossesWolf River
Location0.2S of Robinson
RouteCounty Highway 69
StateKansas
Coordinates39.81281, -95.41052
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.5 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic745 (2004)
Projected traffic819 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$150,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 69 Temple St. over Wolf River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 69 Temple St. over Wolf River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 69 Temple St. over Wolf River carry?

About 745 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 69 Temple St. over Wolf River?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 69 Temple St. over Wolf River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.