US Bridges

15.2-H.1 Local Rd. over Cottonwood River

Poor

Chase County, Kansas · 1.5E 1.0N of Clements · Structure no. 000090889105322

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

15.2-H.1 Local Rd. over Cottonwood River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 15.2-H.1 Local Rd. over Cottonwood River in Chase County, Kansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 54 by 2042. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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Carries15.2-H.1 Local Rd.
CrossesCottonwood River
Location1.5E 1.0N of Clements
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChase County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.31536, -96.70749
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2014)
Projected traffic54 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$999,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 15.2-H.1 Local Rd. over Cottonwood River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is 15.2-H.1 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 15.2-H.1 Local Rd. over Cottonwood River carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is 15.2-H.1 Local Rd. over Cottonwood River?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 15.2-H.1 Local Rd. over Cottonwood River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.