US Bridges

Rt. 66 over Mkt Railroad

FairPosted for load

Cherokee County, Kansas · N.E. Cor. of Galena · Structure no. 000111115007005

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete Continuous
Length
216 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt. 66 over Mkt Railroad is a concrete continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Rt. 66 over Mkt Railroad in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 103 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 6 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2043. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRt. 66
CrossesMkt Railroad
LocationN.E. Cor. of Galena
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCherokee County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.08222, -94.63583
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating35.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2004)
Projected traffic480 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt. 66 over Mkt Railroad built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Rt. 66 over Mkt Railroad 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Rt. 66 over Mkt Railroad carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rt. 66 over Mkt Railroad?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rt. 66 over Mkt Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.