US Bridges

SW 210th over Walnut River

Fair

Butler County, Kansas · 1.4W of Douglass · Structure no. 000000000080740

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
564 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,060
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 210th over Walnut River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SW 210th over Walnut River in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 61 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.

It carries about 3,060 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,228 by 2045. The structure is 564 ft (171.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSW 210th
CrossesWalnut River
Location1.4W of Douglass
RouteCounty Highway 89
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.51951, -97.03339
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length564 ft (171.8 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,060 (2023)
Projected traffic3,228 by 2045
Trucks5%
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 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 SW 210th over Walnut River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is SW 210th over Walnut 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 2025.

How much traffic does SW 210th over Walnut River carry?

About 3,060 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SW 210th over Walnut River?

The structure is 564 ft (171.8 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SW 210th over Walnut River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.