US Bridges

Rs 1801 Bsn 830 over Trib. to Fall River

FairPosted for load

Greenwood County, Kansas · 2.3N 1.4E of Fall River · Structure no. 000000000370830

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
86
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1801 Bsn 830 over Trib. to Fall River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1801 Bsn 830 over Trib. to Fall River in Greenwood County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 86 vehicles a day, projected to reach 86 by 2043. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1801 Bsn 830
CrossesTrib. to Fall River
Location2.3N 1.4E of Fall River
RouteCounty Highway 1801
CountyGreenwood County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.64177, -96.00564
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating11.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86 (2006)
Projected traffic86 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$97,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1801 Bsn 830 over Trib. to Fall River built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1801 Bsn 830 over Trib. to Fall 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1801 Bsn 830 over Trib. to Fall River carry?

About 86 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Rs 1801 Bsn 830 over Trib. to Fall River?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1801 Bsn 830 over Trib. to Fall River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.