US Bridges

K68 HWY over Abdn RR Loc RD Riv

Fair

Franklin County, Kansas · 13.15 MI E Osage Coln · Structure no. 999906800300731

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,757 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K68 HWY over Abdn RR Loc RD Riv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K68 HWY over Abdn RR Loc RD Riv in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 55 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 6 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 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,216 by 2044. The structure is 1,757 ft (535.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesK68 HWY
CrossesAbdn RR Loc RD Riv
Location13.15 MI E Osage Coln
RouteState Highway 68
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.61917, -95.27278
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,757 ft (535.6 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2023)
Projected traffic8,216 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 K68 HWY over Abdn RR Loc RD Riv built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is K68 HWY over Abdn RR Loc RD Riv 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does K68 HWY over Abdn RR Loc RD Riv carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is K68 HWY over Abdn RR Loc RD Riv?

The structure is 1,757 ft (535.6 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns K68 HWY over Abdn RR Loc RD Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.