US Bridges

Henry Drive over Kansas River

Fair

Geary County, Kansas · 924-248 · Structure no. DAPFORRIL000801

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
963 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2019 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Henry Drive over Kansas River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Henry Drive over Kansas River in Geary County, Kansas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 60 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.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2044. The structure is 963 ft (293.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesHenry Drive
CrossesKansas River
Location924-248
CountyGeary County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.05444, -96.77706
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length963 ft (293.4 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2019)
Projected traffic1,250 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$5,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Henry Drive over Kansas River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Henry Drive over Kansas 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Henry Drive over Kansas River carry?

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

How long is Henry Drive over Kansas River?

The structure is 963 ft (293.4 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Henry Drive over Kansas River?

It is owned by the Army.