US Bridges

US-59 HWY SB over W Trib Pleasant Grove CR

Good

Douglas County, Kansas · 6.65 MI N JCT US-56/US-59 · Structure no. 999905900231201

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,848
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-59 HWY SB over W Trib Pleasant Grove CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-59 HWY SB 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 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesUS-59 HWY SB
CrossesW Trib Pleasant Grove CR
Location6.65 MI N JCT US-56/US-59
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateKansas
Coordinates38.87667, -95.25639
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length162 ft (49.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,848 (2023)
Projected traffic8,690 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 US-59 HWY SB over W Trib Pleasant Grove CR built?

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

What condition is US-59 HWY SB 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 US-59 HWY SB over W Trib Pleasant Grove CR carry?

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

How long is US-59 HWY SB over W Trib Pleasant Grove CR?

The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US-59 HWY SB over W Trib Pleasant Grove CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.