US Bridges

19th. Ln. over Neosho River

Fair

Coffey County, Kansas · 19.5-A.1 · Structure no. 000160969205326

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Thru
Concrete
Length
293 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

19th. Ln. over Neosho River is a concrete arch - thru carrying 19th. Ln. over Neosho River in Coffey County, Kansas. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2044. The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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Carries19th. Ln.
CrossesNeosho River
Location19.5-A.1
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCoffey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.3089, -95.94778
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length293 ft (89.3 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2013)
Projected traffic180 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 19th. Ln. over Neosho River built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is 19th. Ln. over Neosho River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does 19th. Ln. over Neosho River carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 19th. Ln. over Neosho River?

The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns 19th. Ln. over Neosho River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.