US Bridges

Dalton RD Rs 96 over Caney River

Good

Chautauqua County, Kansas · 1.4E of Hewins · Structure no. 000000000100130

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
283 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dalton RD Rs 96 over Caney River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dalton RD Rs 96 over Caney River in Chautauqua County, Kansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesDalton RD Rs 96
CrossesCaney River
Location1.4E of Hewins
RouteCounty Highway 96
StateKansas
Coordinates37.03644, -96.37397
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length283 ft (86.3 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2019)
Projected traffic25 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 Dalton RD Rs 96 over Caney River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dalton RD Rs 96 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 Dalton RD Rs 96 over Caney River carry?

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

How long is Dalton RD Rs 96 over Caney River?

The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Dalton RD Rs 96 over Caney River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.