US Bridges

Montana Road over US-59 Highway

Good

Franklin County, Kansas · 2.3M N of I-35 · Structure no. 999905900301091

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
456 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
486
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Montana Road over US-59 Highway is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Montana Road over US-59 Highway in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 486 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks. The structure is 456 ft (139 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesMontana Road
CrossesUS-59 Highway
Location2.3M N of I-35
RouteCounty Highway 263
StateKansas
Coordinates38.66417, -95.24889
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length456 ft (139 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic486 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Montana Road over US-59 Highway built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Montana Road over US-59 Highway 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Montana Road over US-59 Highway carry?

About 486 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Montana Road over US-59 Highway?

The structure is 456 ft (139 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Montana Road over US-59 Highway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.