Washington Street over Republican River
PoorGeary County, Kansas · North Edge Junction City · Structure no. 000000000310002
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 428 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,800
- 2004 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Washington Street over Republican River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washington Street over Republican River in Geary County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 13,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,500 by 2041. The structure is 428 ft (130.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Washington Street over Republican River built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Washington Street over Republican River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does Washington Street over Republican River carry?
About 13,800 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Washington Street over Republican River?
The structure is 428 ft (130.5 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Washington Street over Republican River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.