US Bridges

242nd RD over CO Road over At&sf RR

Good

Cowley County, Kansas · 2.0N of Arkansas City · Structure no. 000180853406960

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

242nd RD over CO Road over At&sf RR is a concrete continuous slab carrying 242nd RD over CO Road over At&sf RR in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries242nd RD
CrossesCO Road over At&sf RR
Location2.0N of Arkansas City
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.12885, -97.03252
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.1 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2018)
Projected traffic35 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 242nd RD over CO Road over At&sf RR built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is 242nd RD over CO Road over At&sf RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does 242nd RD over CO Road over At&sf RR carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 242nd RD over CO Road over At&sf RR?

The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 242nd RD over CO Road over At&sf RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.