US Bridges

Edwards RD19.7-V.0 over West Branch Humboldt Cr.

FairPosted for load

Geary County, Kansas · 7.0S 12.0E Junction City · Structure no. 000310899704500

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edwards RD19.7-V.0 over West Branch Humboldt Cr. is a concrete slab carrying Edwards RD19.7-V.0 over West Branch Humboldt Cr. in Geary County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesEdwards RD19.7-V.0
CrossesWest Branch Humboldt Cr.
Location7.0S 12.0E Junction City
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGeary County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.91372, -96.60028
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2004)
Projected traffic15 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Edwards RD19.7-V.0 over West Branch Humboldt Cr. built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Edwards RD19.7-V.0 over West Branch Humboldt Cr. 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 Edwards RD19.7-V.0 over West Branch Humboldt Cr. carry?

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

How long is Edwards RD19.7-V.0 over West Branch Humboldt Cr.?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Edwards RD19.7-V.0 over West Branch Humboldt Cr.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.