US Bridges

Rs 91 over Trib. S. Fk. Cottonwood

FairPosted for load

Chase County, Kansas · 6.4S 1.4E of Strong City · Structure no. 000000000090160

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 91 over Trib. S. Fk. Cottonwood is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 91 over Trib. S. Fk. Cottonwood in Chase County, Kansas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 78 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 91
CrossesTrib. S. Fk. Cottonwood
Location6.4S 1.4E of Strong City
RouteCounty Highway 91
CountyChase County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.30459, -96.51201
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2014)
Projected traffic78 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 91 over Trib. S. Fk. Cottonwood built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 91 over Trib. S. Fk. Cottonwood 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 91 over Trib. S. Fk. Cottonwood carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rs 91 over Trib. S. Fk. Cottonwood?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 91 over Trib. S. Fk. Cottonwood?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.