Limestone over Elk River
GoodElk County, Kansas · 0.5N 4.5W of Howard · Structure no. 000000000250380
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 240 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Limestone over Elk River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Limestone over Elk River in Elk County, Kansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2044. The structure is 240 ft (73.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Limestone over Elk River built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Limestone 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 Limestone over Elk River carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Limestone over Elk River?
The structure is 240 ft (73.3 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Limestone over Elk River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.