US Bridges

Minor 16.5-12.3 over B.N.S.F. Railway

Good

Franklin County, Kansas · 1.0W of Ottawa · Structure no. 000301041304884

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor 16.5-12.3 over B.N.S.F. Railway is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Minor 16.5-12.3 over B.N.S.F. Railway in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2043. The structure is 198 ft (60.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMinor 16.5-12.3
CrossesB.N.S.F. Railway
Location1.0W of Ottawa
RouteCounty Highway 4322
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.63144, -95.28103
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95.8 US tons
Inventory rating53.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.2 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2014)
Projected traffic400 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Minor 16.5-12.3 over B.N.S.F. Railway built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor 16.5-12.3 over B.N.S.F. Railway 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 Minor 16.5-12.3 over B.N.S.F. Railway carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Minor 16.5-12.3 over B.N.S.F. Railway?

The structure is 198 ft (60.2 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Minor 16.5-12.3 over B.N.S.F. Railway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.