US Bridges

US59 HWY over UP Railroad

FairPosted for load

Labette County, Kansas · 1.1 MI N US 400 · Structure no. 999905900500151

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
287 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
9,620
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US59 HWY over UP Railroad is a concrete tee beam carrying US59 HWY over UP Railroad in Labette County, Kansas. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 88 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 other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 9,620 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,738 by 2044. The structure is 287 ft (87.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS59 HWY
CrossesUP Railroad
Location1.1 MI N US 400
RouteU.S. Route 59
CountyLabette County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.3825, -95.26083
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating55.2 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length287 ft (87.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,620 (2023)
Projected traffic11,738 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 UP Railroad built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is US59 HWY over UP Railroad 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US59 HWY over UP Railroad carry?

About 9,620 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US59 HWY over UP Railroad?

The structure is 287 ft (87.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US59 HWY over UP Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.