US Bridges

Rs 566 | 190th RD over Republican River

PoorPosted for load

Cloud County, Kansas · 1.7N 4.4E of Concordia · Structure no. 000000000150375

Built
1893
132 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
461 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
135
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 566 | 190th RD over Republican River is a steel truss - thru carrying Rs 566 | 190th RD over Republican River in Cloud County, Kansas. It was built in 1893 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 132 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 135 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2044. The structure is 461 ft (140.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 566 | 190th RD
CrossesRepublican River
Location1.7N 4.4E of Concordia
RouteCounty Highway 566
CountyCloud County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.59611, -97.57111
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadRailroad
Structure length461 ft (140.5 m)
Longest span200 ft (60.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 566 | 190th RD over Republican River built?

It was built in 1893, making it 132 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Rs 566 | 190th RD over Republican River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 566 | 190th RD over Republican River carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 566 | 190th RD over Republican River?

The structure is 461 ft (140.5 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (60.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 566 | 190th RD over Republican River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.