US Bridges

SW Ohio ST Rs 74 over 604 (rs 1769)

Poor

Butler County, Kansas · 1.4E of Towanda · Structure no. 000000000080220

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,830
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW Ohio ST Rs 74 over 604 (rs 1769) is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying SW Ohio ST Rs 74 over 604 (rs 1769) in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 3,830 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2045. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSW Ohio ST Rs 74
Crosses604 (rs 1769)
Location1.4E of Towanda
RouteCounty Highway 74
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.79574, -96.97105
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,830 (2023)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$190,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SW Ohio ST Rs 74 over 604 (rs 1769) built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW Ohio ST Rs 74 over 604 (rs 1769) 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SW Ohio ST Rs 74 over 604 (rs 1769) carry?

About 3,830 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SW Ohio ST Rs 74 over 604 (rs 1769)?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SW Ohio ST Rs 74 over 604 (rs 1769)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.