US Bridges

Rs 202 over Cold Springs Branch

Good

Doniphan County, Kansas · 1.8E of Severence · Structure no. 000000000220170

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
115
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 202 over Cold Springs Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 202 over Cold Springs Branch in Doniphan County, Kansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 115 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2045. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 202
CrossesCold Springs Branch
Location1.8E of Severence
RouteCounty Highway 202
CountyDoniphan County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.76944, -95.21944
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 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 traffic115 (2005)
Projected traffic120 by 2045
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 202 over Cold Springs Branch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 202 over Cold Springs Branch 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Rs 202 over Cold Springs Branch carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rs 202 over Cold Springs Branch?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 202 over Cold Springs Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.