US Bridges

RS2214 WB Grant Av over Republican River

Fair

Geary County, Kansas · NE Edge of Junction City · Structure no. 000000000310032

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
414 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,505
2004 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RS2214 WB Grant Av over Republican River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RS2214 WB Grant Av over Republican River in Geary County, Kansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 5 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 12,505 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,100 by 2041. The structure is 414 ft (126.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRS2214 WB Grant Av
CrossesRepublican River
LocationNE Edge of Junction City
RouteCity Street 2214
StateKansas
Coordinates39.06092, -96.80329
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length414 ft (126.1 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,505 (2004)
Projected traffic13,100 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 RS2214 WB Grant Av over Republican River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is RS2214 WB Grant Av over Republican River 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does RS2214 WB Grant Av over Republican River carry?

About 12,505 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RS2214 WB Grant Av over Republican River?

The structure is 414 ft (126.1 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RS2214 WB Grant Av over Republican River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.