US Bridges

550N Road over US-59 Highway Nb-Sb

Good

Douglas County, Kansas · 2.5M N of JCT US-56/US-59 · Structure no. 999905900231141

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
314 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
76
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

550N Road over US-59 Highway Nb-Sb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 550N Road over US-59 Highway Nb-Sb in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 76 vehicles a day. The structure is 314 ft (95.6 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Carries550N Road
CrossesUS-59 Highway Nb-Sb
Location2.5M N of JCT US-56/US-59
RouteCounty Highway 1276
StateKansas
Coordinates38.81861, -95.26889
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length314 ft (95.6 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 550N Road over US-59 Highway Nb-Sb built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is 550N Road over US-59 Highway Nb-Sb 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 550N Road over US-59 Highway Nb-Sb carry?

About 76 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 550N Road over US-59 Highway Nb-Sb?

The structure is 314 ft (95.6 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns 550N Road over US-59 Highway Nb-Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.