US Bridges

Rs 1092 over W. Mcdowell CR Trib.

PoorPosted for load

Geary County, Kansas · 1.3S 12.2E Junction City · Structure no. 000000000310013

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
81
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1092 over W. Mcdowell CR Trib. is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Rs 1092 over W. Mcdowell CR Trib. in Geary County, Kansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 81 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2039. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1092
CrossesW. Mcdowell CR Trib.
Location1.3S 12.2E Junction City
RouteCounty Highway 1092
CountyGeary County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.01112, -96.60417
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81 (2004)
Projected traffic85 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Rs 1092 over W. Mcdowell CR Trib. built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1092 over W. Mcdowell CR Trib. 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 Rs 1092 over W. Mcdowell CR Trib. carry?

About 81 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is Rs 1092 over W. Mcdowell CR Trib.?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1092 over W. Mcdowell CR Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.