US Bridges

Rs 418 T-150.0 over Cottonwood River

Good

Lyon County, Kansas · 6.0E 2.0S of Emporia · Structure no. 000000000560340

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
291 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
152
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 418 T-150.0 over Cottonwood River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 418 T-150.0 over Cottonwood River in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 152 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2043. The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRs 418 T-150.0
CrossesCottonwood River
Location6.0E 2.0S of Emporia
RouteCounty Highway 418
StateKansas
Coordinates38.37614, -96.06756
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length291 ft (88.7 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic152 (2007)
Projected traffic165 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Rs 418 T-150.0 over Cottonwood River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 418 T-150.0 over Cottonwood River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 418 T-150.0 over Cottonwood River carry?

About 152 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 418 T-150.0 over Cottonwood River?

The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 418 T-150.0 over Cottonwood River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.