US Bridges

Rs 2085 240th St. over Unnamed Stream

FairPosted for load

Brown County, Kansas · 2.4N 0.9E of Robinson · Structure no. 000000000070056

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
726
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 2085 240th St. over Unnamed Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 2085 240th St. over Unnamed Stream in Brown County, Kansas. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 726 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 798 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 2085 240th St.
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location2.4N 0.9E of Robinson
RouteCounty Highway 2085
CountyBrown County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.85638, -95.3932
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic726 (2004)
Projected traffic798 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$90,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

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

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 2085 240th St. over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 726 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.