US Bridges

Old HWY.50|RS2066 over B.N.S.F. R.R.

Good

Coffey County, Kansas · 26.0-C.9 · Structure no. 000000000160530

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
613 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
915
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY.50|RS2066 over B.N.S.F. R.R. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old HWY.50|RS2066 over B.N.S.F. R.R. in Coffey County, Kansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 915 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2044. The structure is 613 ft (186.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOld HWY.50|RS2066
CrossesB.N.S.F. R.R.
Location26.0-C.9
RouteCounty Highway 2066
CountyCoffey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.40483, -95.89551
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length613 ft (186.7 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic915 (2019)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old HWY.50|RS2066 over B.N.S.F. R.R. built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY.50|RS2066 over B.N.S.F. R.R. 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Old HWY.50|RS2066 over B.N.S.F. R.R. carry?

About 915 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY.50|RS2066 over B.N.S.F. R.R.?

The structure is 613 ft (186.7 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY.50|RS2066 over B.N.S.F. R.R.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.