US Bridges

Rs 95 Road 8 over Caney River

Good

Chautauqua County, Kansas · 1.2S of Hewins · Structure no. 000000000100010

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
251 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
38
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 95 Road 8 over Caney River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 95 Road 8 over Caney River in Chautauqua County, Kansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 38 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 46 by 2043. The structure is 251 ft (76.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesRs 95 Road 8
CrossesCaney River
Location1.2S of Hewins
RouteCounty Highway 95
StateKansas
Coordinates37.02429, -96.40679
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.1 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length251 ft (76.6 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (2019)
Projected traffic46 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Rs 95 Road 8 over Caney River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 95 Road 8 over Caney 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 95 Road 8 over Caney River carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rs 95 Road 8 over Caney River?

The structure is 251 ft (76.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 95 Road 8 over Caney River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.