SB US-59 Highway over W Fork Tauy Creek
GoodDouglas County, Kansas · 0.14M North of Fr-Dg Coln · Structure no. 999905900231071
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 241 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,607
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SB US-59 Highway over W Fork Tauy Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB US-59 Highway over W Fork Tauy Creek in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 3,607 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,858 by 2044. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 42 ft wide.
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SB US-59 Highway over W Fork Tauy Creek built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is SB US-59 Highway over W Fork Tauy Creek 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does SB US-59 Highway over W Fork Tauy Creek carry?
About 3,607 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SB US-59 Highway over W Fork Tauy Creek?
The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SB US-59 Highway over W Fork Tauy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.