US Bridges

Local Rd. 5 over BNSF Railroad

PoorPosted for load

Linn County, Kansas · 1.0N 1.2W LA Cygne · Structure no. 000541093805248

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 5 over BNSF Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Rd. 5 over BNSF Railroad in Linn County, Kansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 0. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 5
CrossesBNSF Railroad
Location1.0N 1.2W LA Cygne
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLinn County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.36355, -94.79239
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating15.1 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2006)
Projected traffic15 by 0
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$725,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. 5 over BNSF Railroad built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 5 over BNSF Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Local Rd. 5 over BNSF Railroad carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Local Rd. 5 over BNSF Railroad?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 5 over BNSF Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.