US Bridges

85th RD over Trib. to Walnut River

FairPosted for load

Cowley County, Kansas · 0.5S of Winfield · Structure no. 000000000180875

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
935
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

85th RD over Trib. to Walnut River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 85th RD over Trib. to Walnut River in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 6 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 935 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,120 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries85th RD
CrossesTrib. to Walnut River
Location0.5S of Winfield
RouteCounty Highway 1754
CountyCowley County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.20754, -96.99616
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 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 traffic935 (2021)
Projected traffic1,120 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 85th RD over Trib. to Walnut River built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is 85th RD over Trib. to 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 85th RD over Trib. to Walnut River carry?

About 935 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 85th RD over Trib. to Walnut River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 85th RD over Trib. to Walnut River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.