US Bridges

RD U25 (S.2-29.8) over Fall River

Good

Greenwood County, Kansas · 2.0N 2.5E of Climax · Structure no. 000370943206088

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
248 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
52
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD U25 (S.2-29.8) over Fall River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RD U25 (S.2-29.8) over Fall River in Greenwood County, Kansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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.

It carries about 52 vehicles a day, projected to reach 52 by 2043. The structure is 248 ft (75.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRD U25 (S.2-29.8)
CrossesFall River
Location2.0N 2.5E of Climax
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.75431, -96.19369
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length248 ft (75.7 m)
Longest span108 ft (33 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2006)
Projected traffic52 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$379,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RD U25 (S.2-29.8) over Fall River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD U25 (S.2-29.8) over Fall 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RD U25 (S.2-29.8) over Fall River carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is RD U25 (S.2-29.8) over Fall River?

The structure is 248 ft (75.7 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (33 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns RD U25 (S.2-29.8) over Fall River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.