US Bridges

Rs 92 over Trib. to Cottonwood Riv.

FairPosted for load

Chase County, Kansas · N. Side Cottonwood Falls · Structure no. 000000000090270

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
515
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 92 over Trib. to Cottonwood Riv. is a concrete tee beam carrying Rs 92 over Trib. to Cottonwood Riv. in Chase County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 515 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 618 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 92
CrossesTrib. to Cottonwood Riv.
LocationN. Side Cottonwood Falls
RouteCounty Highway 92
CountyChase County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.37323, -96.54953
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic515 (2014)
Projected traffic618 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$290,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 92 over Trib. to Cottonwood Riv. built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 92 over Trib. to Cottonwood 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 92 over Trib. to Cottonwood Riv. carry?

About 515 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rs 92 over Trib. to Cottonwood Riv.?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 92 over Trib. to Cottonwood Riv.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.