Rs 1507 I.0-24.5 over Cottonwood River
GoodLyon County, Kansas · 1.5S 1.5W of Emporia · Structure no. 000000000560652
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 344 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 299
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rs 1507 I.0-24.5 over Cottonwood River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1507 I.0-24.5 over Cottonwood River in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 299 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2043. The structure is 344 ft (104.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rs 1507 I.0-24.5 over Cottonwood River built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rs 1507 I.0-24.5 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 1507 I.0-24.5 over Cottonwood River carry?
About 299 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Rs 1507 I.0-24.5 over Cottonwood River?
The structure is 344 ft (104.7 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Rs 1507 I.0-24.5 over Cottonwood River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.