US Bridges

Rs 209 over Kansas River

Good

Douglas County, Kansas · 0.2N of Eudora · Structure no. 000000000230090

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,360 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,128
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 209 over Kansas River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 209 over Kansas River in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 60 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 3,128 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,044 by 2044. The structure is 1,360 ft (414.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesRs 209
CrossesKansas River
Location0.2N of Eudora
RouteCounty Highway 209
StateKansas
Coordinates38.95581, -95.09686
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 15
Structure length1,360 ft (414.5 m)
Longest span204 ft (62.1 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 traffic3,128 (2023)
Projected traffic3,044 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 209 over Kansas River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Rs 209 over Kansas River 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 2025.

How much traffic does Rs 209 over Kansas River carry?

About 3,128 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rs 209 over Kansas River?

The structure is 1,360 ft (414.5 m) long with a longest span of 204 ft (62.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 209 over Kansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.