US Bridges

US59 HWY over W Br Stonehouse CR

Good

Jefferson County, Kansas · 2.06 MI N US24 · Structure no. 999905900440431

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,353
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US59 HWY over W Br Stonehouse CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying US59 HWY over W Br Stonehouse CR in Jefferson County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 2,353 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,871 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesUS59 HWY
CrossesW Br Stonehouse CR
Location2.06 MI N US24
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateKansas
Coordinates39.09528, -95.32639
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,353 (2023)
Projected traffic2,871 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US59 HWY over W Br Stonehouse CR built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is US59 HWY over W Br Stonehouse CR 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 US59 HWY over W Br Stonehouse CR carry?

About 2,353 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US59 HWY over W Br Stonehouse CR?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US59 HWY over W Br Stonehouse CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.