US Bridges

SB US-59 HWY over Midland Railroad

Good

Franklin County, Kansas · 3.1M N I-35 · Structure no. 999905900301121

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
264 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,387
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB US-59 HWY over Midland Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB US-59 HWY over Midland Railroad 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 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 2,387 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,547 by 2044. The structure is 264 ft (80.6 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesSB US-59 HWY
CrossesMidland Railroad
Location3.1M N I-35
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateKansas
Coordinates38.67194, -95.25833
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length264 ft (80.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,387 (2023)
Projected traffic3,547 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SB US-59 HWY over Midland Railroad built?

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

What condition is SB US-59 HWY over Midland Railroad 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 SB US-59 HWY over Midland Railroad carry?

About 2,387 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SB US-59 HWY over Midland Railroad?

The structure is 264 ft (80.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SB US-59 HWY over Midland Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.