US Bridges

SE Quito RD over N. Br. Lit. Walnut Riv.

FairPosted for load

Butler County, Kansas · 2.0E 1.7N of Leon · Structure no. 000080885406148

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE Quito RD over N. Br. Lit. Walnut Riv. is a steel truss - thru carrying SE Quito RD over N. Br. Lit. Walnut Riv. in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2045. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSE Quito RD
CrossesN. Br. Lit. Walnut Riv.
Location2.0E 1.7N of Leon
RouteCounty Highway 822
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.71153, -96.74413
Functional classRural Minor 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
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating22.7 US tons
Inventory rating13.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic100 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE Quito RD over N. Br. Lit. Walnut Riv. built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE Quito RD over N. Br. Lit. Walnut Riv. 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SE Quito RD over N. Br. Lit. Walnut Riv. carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is SE Quito RD over N. Br. Lit. Walnut Riv.?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns SE Quito RD over N. Br. Lit. Walnut Riv.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.