US Bridges

Rs 215 over Kansas River & Railroad

Good

Douglas County, Kansas · N. Side of Lecompton · Structure no. 000000000230240

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,683 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
5,657
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 215 over Kansas River & Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 215 over Kansas River & Railroad in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 5,657 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,223 by 2044. The structure is 1,683 ft (512.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 22.4 mi (36 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 215
CrossesKansas River & Railroad
LocationN. Side of Lecompton
RouteCounty Highway 215
CountyDouglas County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.04899, -95.38768
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length1,683 ft (512.9 m)
Longest span196 ft (59.7 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 traffic5,657 (2022)
Projected traffic6,223 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed22.4 mi (36 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 215 over Kansas River & Railroad built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Rs 215 over Kansas River & Railroad 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 215 over Kansas River & Railroad carry?

About 5,657 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 215 over Kansas River & Railroad?

The structure is 1,683 ft (512.9 m) long with a longest span of 196 ft (59.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 215 over Kansas River & Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.