US Bridges

59 Road (rs 896) over Trib. to Saline River

Good

Gove County, Kansas · 1.4N of Park · Structure no. 000000000320290

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

59 Road (rs 896) over Trib. to Saline River is a concrete culvert carrying 59 Road (rs 896) over Trib. to Saline River in Gove County, Kansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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.

It carries about 105 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries59 Road (rs 896)
CrossesTrib. to Saline River
Location1.4N of Park
RouteCounty Highway 896
StateKansas
Coordinates39.13242, -100.35964
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2020)
Projected traffic115 by 2044
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 59 Road (rs 896) over Trib. to Saline River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is 59 Road (rs 896) over Trib. to Saline 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 59 Road (rs 896) over Trib. to Saline River carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 59 Road (rs 896) over Trib. to Saline River?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 59 Road (rs 896) over Trib. to Saline River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.