US-81 HWY SB over Republican River
GoodCloud County, Kansas · 1.27 MI N K9 · Structure no. 999908100150631
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,062 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,416
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-81 HWY SB over Republican River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-81 HWY SB over Republican River in Cloud County, Kansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 4,416 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,832 by 2044. The structure is 1,062 ft (323.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-81 HWY SB over Republican River built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-81 HWY SB 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does US-81 HWY SB over Republican River carry?
About 4,416 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is US-81 HWY SB over Republican River?
The structure is 1,062 ft (323.8 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US-81 HWY SB over Republican River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.