US Bridges

Rs 2085 240th St. over Unnamed Stream

PoorPosted for load

Brown County, Kansas · 0.9E of Hiawatha · Structure no. 000000000070054

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,096
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 2085 240th St. over Unnamed Stream is a concrete tee beam carrying Rs 2085 240th St. over Unnamed Stream in Brown County, Kansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 95 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 4 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 1,096 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,206 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 2085 240th St.
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location0.9E of Hiawatha
RouteCounty Highway 2085
CountyBrown County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.856, -95.49957
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating16 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,096 (2016)
Projected traffic1,206 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$105,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 2085 240th St. over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is Rs 2085 240th St. over Unnamed Stream 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 Rs 2085 240th St. over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 1,096 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 2085 240th St. over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 2085 240th St. over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.