US Bridges

K66 HWY EB over Spring River

Good

Cherokee County, Kansas · 0.50 MI E US 69 Alt · Structure no. 999906600110051

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
927 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,096
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K66 HWY EB over Spring River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K66 HWY EB over Spring River in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 61 years old, older 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 4,096 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,436 by 2044. The structure is 927 ft (282.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesK66 HWY EB
CrossesSpring River
Location0.50 MI E US 69 Alt
RouteState Highway 66
CountyCherokee County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.07472, -94.69528
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.8 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length927 ft (282.7 m)
Longest span172 ft (52.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,096 (2023)
Projected traffic4,436 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K66 HWY EB over Spring River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is K66 HWY EB 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does K66 HWY EB over Spring River carry?

About 4,096 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is K66 HWY EB over Spring River?

The structure is 927 ft (282.7 m) long with a longest span of 172 ft (52.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns K66 HWY EB over Spring River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.