US Bridges

RS0263 over I35 HWY Nb-Sb

Poor

Franklin County, Kansas · 13.36 MI NE US59 · Structure no. 999903500300421

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
408 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
411
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RS0263 over I35 HWY Nb-Sb is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying RS0263 over I35 HWY Nb-Sb in Franklin 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 411 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks. The structure is 408 ft (124.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRS0263
CrossesI35 HWY Nb-Sb
Location13.36 MI NE US59
RouteCounty Highway 263
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.69472, -95.10417
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length408 ft (124.5 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic411 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 RS0263 over I35 HWY Nb-Sb built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is RS0263 over I35 HWY Nb-Sb in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does RS0263 over I35 HWY Nb-Sb carry?

About 411 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RS0263 over I35 HWY Nb-Sb?

The structure is 408 ft (124.5 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns RS0263 over I35 HWY Nb-Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.