US Bridges

Rs 1909 100 Road over Trib. to Coon Creek

GoodPosted for load

Edwards County, Kansas · 3.5N of Kinsley · Structure no. 000000000240016

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1909 100 Road over Trib. to Coon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 1909 100 Road over Trib. to Coon Creek in Edwards County, Kansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2043. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 1909 100 Road
CrossesTrib. to Coon Creek
Location3.5N of Kinsley
RouteCounty Highway 1909
StateKansas
Coordinates37.97999, -99.40549
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2018)
Projected traffic85 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Rs 1909 100 Road over Trib. to Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1909 100 Road over Trib. to Coon 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1909 100 Road over Trib. to Coon Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1909 100 Road over Trib. to Coon Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1909 100 Road over Trib. to Coon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.