Linden Rd. over North Wolf River
FairPosted for loadBrown County, Kansas · 0.6S of Hiawatha · Structure no. 000071011503223
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Linden Rd. over North Wolf River is a concrete tee beam carrying Linden Rd. over North Wolf River in Brown County, Kansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Linden Rd. over North Wolf River built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Linden Rd. over North Wolf 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Linden Rd. over North Wolf River carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Linden Rd. over North Wolf River?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Linden Rd. over North Wolf River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.