US Bridges

Ol US166 C.3-14 over Caney River

FairPosted for load

Chautauqua County, Kansas · .74E of Cedarvale · Structure no. 000100911306985

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Arch - Thru
Concrete
Length
301 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,095
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ol US166 C.3-14 over Caney River is a concrete arch - thru carrying Ol US166 C.3-14 over Caney River in Chautauqua County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 1,095 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,314 by 2043. The structure is 301 ft (91.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOl US166 C.3-14
CrossesCaney River
Location.74E of Cedarvale
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChautauqua County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.10608, -96.48412
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating12 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length301 ft (91.6 m)
Longest span148 ft (45 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,095 (2016)
Projected traffic1,314 by 2043
Trucks15%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ol US166 C.3-14 over Caney River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ol US166 C.3-14 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 Ol US166 C.3-14 over Caney River carry?

About 1,095 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Ol US166 C.3-14 over Caney River?

The structure is 301 ft (91.6 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Ol US166 C.3-14 over Caney River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.