US Bridges

U59N-S/RPC-D/FR300 over Tauy CR Wtrshd Pnd 7-35

Good

Douglas County, Kansas · 0.02 MI N JCT US-56/US-59 · Structure no. 999905900231871

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,607
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U59N-S/RPC-D/FR300 over Tauy CR Wtrshd Pnd 7-35 is a concrete culvert carrying U59N-S/RPC-D/FR300 over Tauy CR Wtrshd Pnd 7-35 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 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 612 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesU59N-S/RPC-D/FR300
CrossesTauy CR Wtrshd Pnd 7-35
Location0.02 MI N JCT US-56/US-59
RouteU.S. Route 59
CountyDouglas County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.78389, -95.26889
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width612 ft (186.6 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,607 (2023)
Projected traffic4,858 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure8
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 U59N-S/RPC-D/FR300 over Tauy CR Wtrshd Pnd 7-35 built?

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

What condition is U59N-S/RPC-D/FR300 over Tauy CR Wtrshd Pnd 7-35 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 U59N-S/RPC-D/FR300 over Tauy CR Wtrshd Pnd 7-35 carry?

About 3,607 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is U59N-S/RPC-D/FR300 over Tauy CR Wtrshd Pnd 7-35?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 612 ft wide.

Who owns U59N-S/RPC-D/FR300 over Tauy CR Wtrshd Pnd 7-35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.