Rs 97 over Caney River
GoodPosted for loadChautauqua County, Kansas · 4.0N of Peru · Structure no. 000000000100200
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 210 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 145
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rs 97 over Caney River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 97 over Caney River in Chautauqua County, Kansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 145 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2043. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rs 97 over Caney River built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rs 97 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 97 over Caney River carry?
About 145 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Rs 97 over Caney River?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Rs 97 over Caney River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.