US Bridges

Rs 266 6.6-22.0 over West Branch Mosquito Ck.

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Kansas · 1.0W 3.0N of Lane · Structure no. 000000000300350

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
585
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 266 6.6-22.0 over West Branch Mosquito Ck. is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 266 6.6-22.0 over West Branch Mosquito Ck. in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 6 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 585 vehicles a day, projected to reach 702 by 2043. The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 266 6.6-22.0
CrossesWest Branch Mosquito Ck.
Location1.0W 3.0N of Lane
RouteCounty Highway 266
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.48545, -95.10283
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length107 ft (32.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic585 (2013)
Projected traffic702 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 6.6-22.0 over West Branch Mosquito Ck. built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 266 6.6-22.0 over West Branch Mosquito 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 266 6.6-22.0 over West Branch Mosquito Ck. carry?

About 585 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 266 6.6-22.0 over West Branch Mosquito Ck.?

The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 266 6.6-22.0 over West Branch Mosquito Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.