US Bridges

L Road over W Branch Nescatunga Crk

FairPosted for load

Comanche County, Kansas · 3.0S 3.8E of Coldwater · Structure no. 000000000170220

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

L Road over W Branch Nescatunga Crk is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying L Road over W Branch Nescatunga Crk in Comanche County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2044. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesL Road
CrossesW Branch Nescatunga Crk
Location3.0S 3.8E of Coldwater
RouteCounty Highway 766
CountyComanche County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.22294, -99.25875
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2022)
Projected traffic55 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 L Road over W Branch Nescatunga Crk built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is L Road over W Branch Nescatunga Crk 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does L Road over W Branch Nescatunga Crk carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is L Road over W Branch Nescatunga Crk?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns L Road over W Branch Nescatunga Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.