US Bridges

Rs 1902 (C.4-240) over Neosho River

Good

Lyon County, Kansas · 2.5W of Americus · Structure no. 000000000560740

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
290 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
258
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1902 (C.4-240) over Neosho River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1902 (C.4-240) over Neosho River in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 258 vehicles a day, projected to reach 265 by 2043. The structure is 290 ft (88.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1902 (C.4-240)
CrossesNeosho River
Location2.5W of Americus
RouteCounty Highway 1902
CountyLyon County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.50739, -96.31153
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating32.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length290 ft (88.5 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 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 traffic258 (2007)
Projected traffic265 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$144,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1902 (C.4-240) over Neosho River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1902 (C.4-240) over 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 (C.4-240) over Neosho River carry?

About 258 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Rs 1902 (C.4-240) over Neosho River?

The structure is 290 ft (88.5 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1902 (C.4-240) over Neosho River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.