US Bridges

RS0263 over I35 HWY Nb-Sb

Fair

Franklin County, Kansas · 1.62 MI SW Miami Coln · Structure no. 999903500300431

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
260 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
41
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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 41 vehicles a day. The structure is 260 ft (79.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRS0263
CrossesI35 HWY Nb-Sb
Location1.62 MI SW Miami Coln
RouteCounty Highway 449
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.70167, -95.08417
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length260 ft (79.4 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 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 February 2024.

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

About 41 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is RS0263 over I35 HWY Nb-Sb?

The structure is 260 ft (79.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns RS0263 over I35 HWY Nb-Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.