US Bridges

Huebner Road over Republican River

GoodPosted for load

Geary County, Kansas · 902-255 · Structure no. DAPFORRIL000202

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
364 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2019 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Huebner Road over Republican River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Huebner Road over Republican River in Geary County, Kansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2044. The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHuebner Road
CrossesRepublican River
Location902-255
StateKansas
Coordinates39.06067, -96.80272
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length364 ft (110.9 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2019)
Projected traffic1,250 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Huebner Road over Republican River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Huebner Road over Republican River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Huebner Road over Republican River carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Huebner Road over Republican River?

The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Huebner Road over Republican River?

It is owned by the Army.