US Bridges

N-10.3 Local Rd. over Cottonwood River

Good

Chase County, Kansas · 3.4W of Strong City · Structure no. 000090901005223

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
238 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N-10.3 Local Rd. over Cottonwood River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N-10.3 Local Rd. over Cottonwood River in Chase County, Kansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2042. The structure is 238 ft (72.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesN-10.3 Local Rd.
CrossesCottonwood River
Location3.4W of Strong City
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChase County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.38776, -96.59731
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length238 ft (72.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2014)
Projected traffic60 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N-10.3 Local Rd. over Cottonwood River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is N-10.3 Local Rd. over Cottonwood 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 N-10.3 Local Rd. over Cottonwood River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is N-10.3 Local Rd. over Cottonwood River?

The structure is 238 ft (72.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns N-10.3 Local Rd. over Cottonwood River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.