US Bridges

132nd RD over Walnut River

Fair

Cowley County, Kansas · 3.0N 1.0W of Winfield · Structure no. 000000000180810

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
463 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

132nd RD over Walnut River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 132nd RD over Walnut River in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2044. The structure is 463 ft (141.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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Carries132nd RD
CrossesWalnut River
Location3.0N 1.0W of Winfield
RouteCounty Highway 1670
CountyCowley County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.28875, -97.03748
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length463 ft (141.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2021)
Projected traffic455 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 132nd RD over Walnut River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is 132nd RD over Walnut 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does 132nd RD over Walnut River carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 132nd RD over Walnut River?

The structure is 463 ft (141.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 132nd RD over Walnut River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.