US Bridges

Rs 245-BIG Lowe RD over US50 HWY

Good

Finney County, Kansas · Rs 245 over US-50 · Structure no. 999905000280261

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
335 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,604
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 245-BIG Lowe RD over US50 HWY is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 245-BIG Lowe RD over US50 HWY in Finney County, Kansas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 1,604 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks. The structure is 335 ft (102.2 m) long and 54 ft wide.

CarriesRs 245-BIG Lowe RD
CrossesUS50 HWY
LocationRs 245 over US-50
RouteCounty Highway 245
StateKansas
Coordinates38.00306, -100.99417
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating86.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length335 ft (102.2 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,604 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Rs 245-BIG Lowe RD over US50 HWY built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 245-BIG Lowe RD over US50 HWY 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 245-BIG Lowe RD over US50 HWY carry?

About 1,604 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Rs 245-BIG Lowe RD over US50 HWY?

The structure is 335 ft (102.2 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 245-BIG Lowe RD over US50 HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.