US Bridges

Hedge Lane RD over Burlington Northern R.R.

FairPosted for load

Miami County, Kansas · 8.8S 1.3E of Paola · Structure no. 000000000610250

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
278 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,220
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hedge Lane RD over Burlington Northern R.R. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hedge Lane RD over Burlington Northern R.R. in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,220 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,864 by 2043. The structure is 278 ft (84.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesHedge Lane RD
CrossesBurlington Northern R.R.
Location8.8S 1.3E of Paola
RouteCounty Highway 403
CountyMiami County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.44359, -94.85367
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length278 ft (84.8 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 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 traffic1,220 (2011)
Projected traffic2,864 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hedge Lane RD over Burlington Northern R.R. built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hedge Lane RD over Burlington Northern R.R. 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Hedge Lane RD over Burlington Northern R.R. carry?

About 1,220 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Hedge Lane RD over Burlington Northern R.R.?

The structure is 278 ft (84.8 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Hedge Lane RD over Burlington Northern R.R.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.