US Bridges

Rs 92 over Cottnwood River

Good

Chase County, Kansas · 0.9E of Elmdale · Structure no. 000000000090260

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
264 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 92 over Cottnwood River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 92 over Cottnwood River in Chase County, Kansas. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 53 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2042. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 92
CrossesCottnwood River
Location0.9E of Elmdale
RouteCounty Highway 92
CountyChase County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.36973, -96.6303
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2014)
Projected traffic420 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Rs 92 over Cottnwood River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Rs 92 over Cottnwood River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 92 over Cottnwood River carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rs 92 over Cottnwood River?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 92 over Cottnwood River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.