US Bridges

Rs 126 over Republican River

Good

Clay County, Kansas · 0.5S 1.3W of Morganville · Structure no. 000000000140230

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
503 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 126 over Republican River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 126 over Republican River in Clay County, Kansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2042. The structure is 503 ft (153.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesRs 126
CrossesRepublican River
Location0.5S 1.3W of Morganville
RouteCounty Highway 126
StateKansas
Coordinates39.45793, -97.2241
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length503 ft (153.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2015)
Projected traffic180 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 126 over Republican River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 126 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 126 over Republican River carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 126 over Republican River?

The structure is 503 ft (153.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 126 over Republican River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.