US Bridges

K130 HWY over Neosho River

Good

Lyon County, Kansas · 7.59 MI S I35 · Structure no. 999913000560571

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
833 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
975
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K130 HWY over Neosho River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K130 HWY over Neosho River in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 62 years old, older 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 975 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,015 by 2044. The structure is 833 ft (253.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesK130 HWY
CrossesNeosho River
Location7.59 MI S I35
RouteState Highway 130
StateKansas
Coordinates38.315, -95.95306
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3 (+3 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length833 ft (253.9 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic975 (2023)
Projected traffic1,015 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K130 HWY over Neosho River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is K130 HWY 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does K130 HWY over Neosho River carry?

About 975 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is K130 HWY over Neosho River?

The structure is 833 ft (253.9 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns K130 HWY over Neosho River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.