US Bridges

Rs 1902 B.7-16.0 over Trib. to Neosho River

Good

Lyon County, Kansas · 3.3W of Americus · Structure no. 000000000560738

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
58
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1902 B.7-16.0 over Trib. to Neosho River is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1902 B.7-16.0 over Trib. to Neosho River in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 58 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1902 B.7-16.0
CrossesTrib. to Neosho River
Location3.3W of Americus
RouteCounty Highway 1902
CountyLyon County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.50744, -96.32406
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating70.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58 (2007)
Projected traffic65 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 1902 B.7-16.0 over Trib. to Neosho River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1902 B.7-16.0 over Trib. to Neosho 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 1902 B.7-16.0 over Trib. to Neosho River carry?

About 58 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Rs 1902 B.7-16.0 over Trib. to Neosho River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1902 B.7-16.0 over Trib. to Neosho River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.