US Bridges

RD J 941-514.8 over Neosho River

GoodPosted for load

Lyon County, Kansas · 0.1N of Emporia · Structure no. 000560941005148

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
269 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
765
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD J 941-514.8 over Neosho River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RD J 941-514.8 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 765 vehicles a day, projected to reach 785 by 2043. The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesRD J 941-514.8
CrossesNeosho River
Location0.1N of Emporia
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLyon County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.43644, -96.20775
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length269 ft (82 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic765 (2007)
Projected traffic785 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$721,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RD J 941-514.8 over Neosho River built?

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

What condition is RD J 941-514.8 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 RD J 941-514.8 over Neosho River carry?

About 765 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is RD J 941-514.8 over Neosho River?

The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns RD J 941-514.8 over Neosho River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.