US Bridges

Rs 942 - Y Road over Unnamed Stream

GoodPosted for load

Gray County, Kansas · 7.5N 5.0E of Copeland · Structure no. 000000000350130

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
178
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 942 - Y Road over Unnamed Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 942 - Y Road over Unnamed Stream in Gray County, Kansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 178 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 942 - Y Road
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location7.5N 5.0E of Copeland
RouteCounty Highway 942
CountyGray County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.64965, -100.54222
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic178 (2021)
Projected traffic200 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Rs 942 - Y Road over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 942 - Y Road over Unnamed Stream 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 942 - Y Road over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 178 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 942 - Y Road over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 942 - Y Road over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.