206th over Trib Delaware River
PoorPosted for loadJefferson County, Kansas · 6.0N 6.9W Valley Falls · Structure no. 000441007103800
- Built
- 1909
- 116 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
206th over Trib Delaware River is a steel truss - thru carrying 206th over Trib Delaware River in Jefferson County, Kansas. It was built in 1909, so it is 116 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2040. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 206th over Trib Delaware River built?
It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025.
What condition is 206th over Trib Delaware River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does 206th over Trib Delaware River carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is 206th over Trib Delaware River?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns 206th over Trib Delaware River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.