US Bridges

Rs 1954 over Kansas City Southern R.R

Good

Crawford County, Kansas · 2.1N K-126 1.1E US-69 · Structure no. 000000000190646

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
245 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,081
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1954 over Kansas City Southern R.R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1954 over Kansas City Southern R.R in Crawford 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 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 1,081 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,297 by 2044. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1954
CrossesKansas City Southern R.R
Location2.1N K-126 1.1E US-69
RouteCounty Highway 1954
CountyCrawford County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.44298, -94.68505
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,081 (2013)
Projected traffic1,297 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 Rs 1954 over Kansas City Southern R.R built?

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

What condition is Rs 1954 over Kansas City Southern R.R 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1954 over Kansas City Southern R.R carry?

About 1,081 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 1954 over Kansas City Southern R.R?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1954 over Kansas City Southern R.R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.