US Bridges

NB US-59 Ramp over US-59 HWY

Good

Franklin County, Kansas · 4.1M N of I-35 · Structure no. 999905900301141

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
441 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,073
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB US-59 Ramp over US-59 HWY is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NB US-59 Ramp over US-59 HWY in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 2,073 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks. The structure is 441 ft (134.5 m) long and 29 ft wide.

CarriesNB US-59 Ramp
CrossesUS-59 HWY
Location4.1M N of I-35
RouteCounty Highway 2429
StateKansas
Coordinates38.68667, -95.26528
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating65.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length441 ft (134.5 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,073 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 NB US-59 Ramp over US-59 HWY built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is NB US-59 Ramp over US-59 HWY 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 NB US-59 Ramp over US-59 HWY carry?

About 2,073 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is NB US-59 Ramp over US-59 HWY?

The structure is 441 ft (134.5 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns NB US-59 Ramp over US-59 HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.