262nd RD over Trib. to Arkansas River
PoorPosted for loadCowley County, Kansas · 3.5E & 1.0 S of Gueda Spr · Structure no. 000180847607000
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 91 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
262nd RD over Trib. to Arkansas River is a masonry arch - deck carrying 262nd RD over Trib. to Arkansas River in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 145 by 2044. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 262nd RD over Trib. to Arkansas River built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is 262nd RD over Trib. to Arkansas River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does 262nd RD over Trib. to Arkansas River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 262nd RD over Trib. to Arkansas River?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns 262nd RD over Trib. to Arkansas River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.