US Bridges

R-36 254th Street over Trib. to Kansas River

FairPosted for load

Leavenworth County, Kansas · 7.1W 1.0S of Linwood · Structure no. 000521051904400

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
193 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
91
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

R-36 254th Street over Trib. to Kansas River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying R-36 254th Street over Trib. to Kansas River in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 65 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 6 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 91 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2042. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesR-36 254th Street
CrossesTrib. to Kansas River
Location7.1W 1.0S of Linwood
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.98595, -95.17059
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating19.6 US tons
Inventory rating11.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91 (2024)
Projected traffic126 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 R-36 254th Street over Trib. to Kansas River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is R-36 254th Street over Trib. to Kansas 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does R-36 254th Street over Trib. to Kansas River carry?

About 91 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is R-36 254th Street over Trib. to Kansas River?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns R-36 254th Street over Trib. to Kansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.