US Bridges

60 Road over Trib. to Little Coon Ck.

FairPosted for load

Edwards County, Kansas · 4.0W 4.5N of Kinsley · Structure no. 000240587005765

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

60 Road over Trib. to Little Coon Ck. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 60 Road over Trib. to Little Coon Ck. in Edwards County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries60 Road
CrossesTrib. to Little Coon Ck.
Location4.0W 4.5N of Kinsley
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.99415, -99.47803
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2018)
Projected traffic35 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 60 Road over Trib. to Little Coon Ck. built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is 60 Road over Trib. to Little Coon Ck. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does 60 Road over Trib. to Little Coon Ck. carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 60 Road over Trib. to Little Coon Ck.?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 60 Road over Trib. to Little Coon Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.