US Bridges

19-A2 Local Rd. over Cottonwood River

PoorPosted for load

Chase County, Kansas · 0.8W of Cedar Point · Structure no. 000090875305401

Built
1916
109 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
142 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

19-A2 Local Rd. over Cottonwood River is a steel truss - thru carrying 19-A2 Local Rd. over Cottonwood River in Chase County, Kansas. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2042. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries19-A2 Local Rd.
CrossesCottonwood River
Location0.8W of Cedar Point
RouteCounty Highway 11
CountyChase County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.26002, -96.83423
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating11.9 US tons
Inventory rating7.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2014)
Projected traffic60 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$820,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 19-A2 Local Rd. over Cottonwood River built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.

What condition is 19-A2 Local Rd. over Cottonwood River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does 19-A2 Local Rd. over Cottonwood River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 19-A2 Local Rd. over Cottonwood River?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 19-A2 Local Rd. over Cottonwood River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.