US Bridges

R-62 Golden Road over Trib. to Kansas River

FairPosted for load

Leavenworth County, Kansas · 5.5W of Linwood · Structure no. 000521055504380

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

R-62 Golden Road over Trib. to Kansas River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying R-62 Golden Road over Trib. to Kansas River in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 21 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 57 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesR-62 Golden Road
CrossesTrib. to Kansas River
Location5.5W of Linwood
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLeavenworth County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.0005, -95.14147
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19.2 US tons
Inventory rating11.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2024)
Projected traffic57 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 R-62 Golden Road over Trib. to Kansas River built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is R-62 Golden Road 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-62 Golden Road over Trib. to Kansas River carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is R-62 Golden Road over Trib. to Kansas River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns R-62 Golden Road over Trib. to Kansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.