US Bridges

Boston Mills RD over Trib. to Neosho River

GoodPosted for load

Cherokee County, Kansas · 1.0N 3.0W of Faulkner · Structure no. 000000000110260

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
93
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boston Mills RD over Trib. to Neosho River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Boston Mills RD over Trib. to Neosho River in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 93 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 93 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBoston Mills RD
CrossesTrib. to Neosho River
Location1.0N 3.0W of Faulkner
RouteCounty Highway 1140
StateKansas
Coordinates37.12028, -95.0675
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.6 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93 (2007)
Projected traffic93 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 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 Boston Mills RD over Trib. to Neosho River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boston Mills RD over Trib. to Neosho 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Boston Mills RD over Trib. to Neosho River carry?

About 93 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Boston Mills RD over Trib. to Neosho River?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Boston Mills RD over Trib. to Neosho River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.