US Bridges

K57 HWY over Republican River Drn

Fair

Geary County, Kansas · 1.8M E of U77/K57 JCT · Structure no. 999905700310461

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,723
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K57 HWY over Republican River Drn is a concrete culvert carrying K57 HWY over Republican River Drn in Geary County, Kansas. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 64 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 2,723 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,323 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesK57 HWY
CrossesRepublican River Drn
Location1.8M E of U77/K57 JCT
RouteState Highway 57
CountyGeary County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.04778, -96.83944
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,723 (2023)
Projected traffic3,323 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 K57 HWY over Republican River Drn built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is K57 HWY over Republican River Drn 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does K57 HWY over Republican River Drn carry?

About 2,723 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is K57 HWY over Republican River Drn?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns K57 HWY over Republican River Drn?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.