US Bridges

US59 HWY over Neosho River Drainage

Good

Labette County, Kansas · 2.04 MI N Okla State Line · Structure no. 999905900500021

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,278
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US59 HWY over Neosho River Drainage is a concrete continuous slab carrying US59 HWY over Neosho River Drainage in Labette County, Kansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 2,278 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,419 by 2044. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS59 HWY
CrossesNeosho River Drainage
Location2.04 MI N Okla State Line
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateKansas
Coordinates37.02889, -95.08611
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 inspectionMarch 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,278 (2023)
Projected traffic2,419 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Neosho River Drainage built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is US59 HWY over Neosho River Drainage 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US59 HWY over Neosho River Drainage carry?

About 2,278 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US59 HWY over Neosho River Drainage?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US59 HWY over Neosho River Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.