US Bridges

Local Rd. 66 over Trib. to Neosho River

FairPosted for load

Labette County, Kansas · 3.0S 2.1W of Strauss · Structure no. 000501059906720

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 66 over Trib. to Neosho River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Rd. 66 over Trib. to Neosho River in Labette County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 66
CrossesTrib. to Neosho River
Location3.0S 2.1W of Strauss
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLabette County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.29588, -95.12259
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating3.6 US tons
Inventory rating2.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2013)
Projected traffic15 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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$220,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. 66 over Trib. to Neosho River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 66 over Trib. to Neosho 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Local Rd. 66 over Trib. to Neosho River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Local Rd. 66 over Trib. to Neosho River?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 66 over Trib. to Neosho River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.