US Bridges

Road 19 over Elk River

Good

Elk County, Kansas · 3.0N 0.8W of Elk Falls · Structure no. 000000000250210

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
309 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 19 over Elk River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road 19 over Elk River in Elk County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2044. The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRoad 19
CrossesElk River
Location3.0N 0.8W of Elk Falls
RouteCounty Highway 228
StateKansas
Coordinates37.42195, -96.2106
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length309 ft (94.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2019)
Projected traffic110 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Road 19 over Elk River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 19 over Elk River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Road 19 over Elk River carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Road 19 over Elk River?

The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Road 19 over Elk River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.