US Bridges

Rs 1522 (rd L) over James Draw

Good

Kearny County, Kansas · 14.5N 5.0W of Lakin · Structure no. 000000000470210

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1522 (rd L) over James Draw is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 1522 (rd L) over James Draw in Kearny County, Kansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2041. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRs 1522 (rd L)
CrossesJames Draw
Location14.5N 5.0W of Lakin
RouteCounty Highway 1522
StateKansas
Coordinates38.15681, -101.35903
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic10 by 2041
Trucks10%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1522 (rd L) over James Draw built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1522 (rd L) over James Draw 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1522 (rd L) over James Draw carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1522 (rd L) over James Draw?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1522 (rd L) over James Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.