US Bridges

Rs 95 over Caney River

FairPosted for load

Chautauqua County, Kansas · 0.7W of Hewins · Structure no. 000000000100030

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 95 over Caney River is a steel truss - thru carrying Rs 95 over Caney River in Chautauqua County, Kansas. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 95
CrossesCaney River
Location0.7W of Hewins
RouteCounty Highway 95
CountyChautauqua County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.04122, -96.42152
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2019)
Projected traffic25 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$800,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 95 over Caney River built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 95 over Caney River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 95 over Caney River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rs 95 over Caney River?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 95 over Caney River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.