US Bridges

Rs 409 20 over Coal Haul Road for Kcp&l

Fair

Linn County, Kansas · 7.0E of LA Cygnes · Structure no. 000000000540032

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,019
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 409 20 over Coal Haul Road for Kcp&l is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Rs 409 20 over Coal Haul Road for Kcp&l in Linn County, Kansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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.

It carries about 1,019 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,300 by 2044. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 409 20
CrossesCoal Haul Road for Kcp&l
Location7.0E of LA Cygnes
RouteCounty Highway 409
CountyLinn County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.34208, -94.62559
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,019 (2006)
Projected traffic2,300 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$300,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 409 20 over Coal Haul Road for Kcp&l built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 409 20 over Coal Haul Road for Kcp&l 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 409 20 over Coal Haul Road for Kcp&l carry?

About 1,019 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 409 20 over Coal Haul Road for Kcp&l?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 409 20 over Coal Haul Road for Kcp&l?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.