US Bridges

SE 50th over Trib. to Spring River

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Cherokee County, Kansas · 1.0N of Baxter Springs · Structure no. 000000000110620

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
555
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 50th over Trib. to Spring River is a concrete continuous slab carrying SE 50th over Trib. to Spring River in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 555 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 665 by 2043. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSE 50th
CrossesTrib. to Spring River
Location1.0N of Baxter Springs
RouteCounty Highway 2135
CountyCherokee County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.04025, -94.74059
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.1 US tons
Inventory rating50.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic555 (2019)
Projected traffic665 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 SE 50th over Trib. to Spring River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 50th over Trib. to Spring 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 SE 50th over Trib. to Spring River carry?

About 555 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SE 50th over Trib. to Spring River?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SE 50th over Trib. to Spring River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.