US Bridges

Coyote Rd. over Delaware River

FairPosted for load

Brown County, Kansas · 0.5E 4.1S of Fairview · Structure no. 000070993003301

Built
1913
112 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coyote Rd. over Delaware River is a steel truss - thru carrying Coyote Rd. over Delaware River in Brown County, Kansas. It was built in 1913, so it is 112 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 5 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2041. The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCoyote Rd.
CrossesDelaware River
Location0.5E 4.1S of Fairview
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBrown County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.78306, -95.71417
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.2 US tons
Inventory rating11.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (31.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2016)
Projected traffic30 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$390,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coyote Rd. over Delaware River built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coyote Rd. over Delaware River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Coyote Rd. over Delaware River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Coyote Rd. over Delaware River?

The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Coyote Rd. over Delaware River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.