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US59 Nb-Sb-Frnt Rt over W Trib Pleasant Grove CR

Good

Douglas County, Kansas · 5.3M N of JCT US-56/US-59 · Structure no. 999905900231161

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,848
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US59 Nb-Sb-Frnt Rt over W Trib Pleasant Grove CR is a concrete culvert carrying US59 Nb-Sb-Frnt Rt over W Trib Pleasant Grove CR 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 5,848 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,690 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 387 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS59 Nb-Sb-Frnt Rt
CrossesW Trib Pleasant Grove CR
Location5.3M N of JCT US-56/US-59
RouteU.S. Route 59
CountyDouglas County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.85889, -95.26083
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width387 ft (118.1 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,848 (2023)
Projected traffic8,690 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US59 Nb-Sb-Frnt Rt over W Trib Pleasant Grove CR built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US59 Nb-Sb-Frnt Rt over W Trib Pleasant Grove CR 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 US59 Nb-Sb-Frnt Rt over W Trib Pleasant Grove CR carry?

About 5,848 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US59 Nb-Sb-Frnt Rt over W Trib Pleasant Grove CR?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 387 ft wide.

Who owns US59 Nb-Sb-Frnt Rt over W Trib Pleasant Grove CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.