US Bridges

Rs 266 3.6-23.0 over Pottawatomie Creek

Good

Franklin County, Kansas · N. of Lane · Structure no. 000000000300340

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
305 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
572
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 266 3.6-23.0 over Pottawatomie Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 266 3.6-23.0 over Pottawatomie Creek in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 572 vehicles a day, projected to reach 686 by 2043. The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 266 3.6-23.0
CrossesPottawatomie Creek
LocationN. of Lane
RouteCounty Highway 266
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.44372, -95.08386
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length305 ft (93 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic572 (2013)
Projected traffic686 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 266 3.6-23.0 over Pottawatomie Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 266 3.6-23.0 over Pottawatomie 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 266 3.6-23.0 over Pottawatomie Creek carry?

About 572 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 266 3.6-23.0 over Pottawatomie Creek?

The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 266 3.6-23.0 over Pottawatomie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.