RS0451 K260 HWY over I135 HWY Sb-Nb
FairMcPherson County, Kansas · Sjct K260/I135 · Structure no. 999926000590051
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 356 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,867
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RS0451 K260 HWY over I135 HWY Sb-Nb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RS0451 K260 HWY over I135 HWY Sb-Nb in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 54 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 1,867 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,147 by 2044. The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RS0451 K260 HWY over I135 HWY Sb-Nb built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is RS0451 K260 HWY over I135 HWY Sb-Nb 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does RS0451 K260 HWY over I135 HWY Sb-Nb carry?
About 1,867 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is RS0451 K260 HWY over I135 HWY Sb-Nb?
The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns RS0451 K260 HWY over I135 HWY Sb-Nb?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.