US Bridges

Hallowell (old 96) over Spring River

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Cherokee County, Kansas · 3.47 MI E Ejct US-69 · Structure no. 000000000110690

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
564 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hallowell (old 96) over Spring River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hallowell (old 96) over Spring River in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,650 by 2043. The structure is 564 ft (172 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHallowell (old 96)
CrossesSpring River
Location3.47 MI E Ejct US-69
RouteCounty Highway 1791
CountyCherokee County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.17864, -94.64151
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length564 ft (172 m)
Longest span216 ft (65.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2019)
Projected traffic2,650 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Hallowell (old 96) over Spring River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hallowell (old 96) over 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 Hallowell (old 96) over Spring River carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Hallowell (old 96) over Spring River?

The structure is 564 ft (172 m) long with a longest span of 216 ft (65.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Hallowell (old 96) over Spring River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.