US Bridges

Rs 124 R.0-19.5 over Republican River

Good

Clay County, Kansas · 2.0W 6.0N of Wakefield · Structure no. 000000000140170

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
476 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 124 R.0-19.5 over Republican River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 124 R.0-19.5 over Republican River in Clay 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 432 by 2042. The structure is 476 ft (145 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesRs 124 R.0-19.5
CrossesRepublican River
Location2.0W 6.0N of Wakefield
RouteCounty Highway 124
StateKansas
Coordinates39.30272, -97.05297
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length476 ft (145 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2015)
Projected traffic432 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Rs 124 R.0-19.5 over Republican River built?

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

What condition is Rs 124 R.0-19.5 over Republican 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 Rs 124 R.0-19.5 over Republican River carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 124 R.0-19.5 over Republican River?

The structure is 476 ft (145 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 124 R.0-19.5 over Republican River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.