US Bridges

Overland Rd. over North Cottonwood River

Fair

McPherson County, Kansas · 2.9E 3.4N of Canton · Structure no. 000590815905160

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Overland Rd. over North Cottonwood River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Overland Rd. over North Cottonwood River in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOverland Rd.
CrossesNorth Cottonwood River
Location2.9E 3.4N of Canton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.43507, -97.37391
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2020)
Projected traffic55 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Overland Rd. over North Cottonwood River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Overland Rd. over North Cottonwood River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Overland Rd. over North Cottonwood River carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Overland Rd. over North Cottonwood River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Overland Rd. over North Cottonwood River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.