US Bridges

Sideroad Left over Cottonwood River Drn

Good

Chase County, Kansas · 6.58 MI NE Mn Coln/Sdrd N · Structure no. 999905000090711

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sideroad Left over Cottonwood River Drn is a concrete culvert carrying Sideroad Left over Cottonwood River Drn in Chase County, Kansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 4 vehicles a day. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSideroad Left
CrossesCottonwood River Drn
Location6.58 MI NE Mn Coln/Sdrd N
RouteCounty Highway 912
CountyChase County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.30444, -96.73639
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating107 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Sideroad Left over Cottonwood River Drn built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sideroad Left over Cottonwood River Drn 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Sideroad Left over Cottonwood River Drn carry?

About 4 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Sideroad Left over Cottonwood River Drn?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Sideroad Left over Cottonwood River Drn?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.