US Bridges

Rs 2139 L.0-25.1 over Cottonwood River

Good

Lyon County, Kansas · 8.0N 1.0E of Olpe · Structure no. 000000000560810

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
283 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 2139 L.0-25.1 over Cottonwood River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 2139 L.0-25.1 over Cottonwood River in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 430 by 2043. The structure is 283 ft (86.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 2139 L.0-25.1
CrossesCottonwood River
Location8.0N 1.0E of Olpe
RouteCounty Highway 2139
CountyLyon County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.37539, -96.15267
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating71.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length283 ft (86.4 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 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 traffic400 (2007)
Projected traffic430 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 2139 L.0-25.1 over Cottonwood River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 2139 L.0-25.1 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 2139 L.0-25.1 over Cottonwood River carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 2139 L.0-25.1 over Cottonwood River?

The structure is 283 ft (86.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 2139 L.0-25.1 over Cottonwood River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.