US Bridges

200th RD over Trib to Cottonwood River

Good

Chase County, Kansas · 2.4E of Cottonwood Falls · Structure no. 000090909405260

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

200th RD over Trib to Cottonwood River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 200th RD over Trib to Cottonwood River in Chase County, Kansas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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Carries200th RD
CrossesTrib to Cottonwood River
Location2.4E of Cottonwood Falls
RouteCounty Highway 181
CountyChase County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.36221, -96.4943
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic25 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 200th RD over Trib to Cottonwood River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is 200th RD over Trib to 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 200th RD over Trib to Cottonwood River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 200th RD over Trib to Cottonwood River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 200th RD over Trib to Cottonwood River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.