US Bridges

US73 US159 HWY over Local Road

Good

Brown County, Kansas · 10.162 M1 N JCT US36 · Structure no. 999907300070151

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,218
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US73 US159 HWY over Local Road is a concrete continuous slab carrying US73 US159 HWY over Local Road in Brown County, Kansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 1,218 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,293 by 2044. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesUS73 US159 HWY
CrossesLocal Road
Location10.162 M1 N JCT US36
RouteU.S. Route 73
CountyBrown County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.9725, -95.56389
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,218 (2023)
Projected traffic1,293 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US73 US159 HWY over Local Road built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is US73 US159 HWY over Local Road 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US73 US159 HWY over Local Road carry?

About 1,218 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US73 US159 HWY over Local Road?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US73 US159 HWY over Local Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.