US Bridges

Old Kc Road over S L S F RR CO

Good

Miami County, Kansas · 0.9S of Hillsdale · Structure no. 000000000610590

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
762 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,460
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Kc Road over S L S F RR CO is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Kc Road over S L S F RR CO in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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.

It carries about 1,460 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,784 by 2043. The structure is 762 ft (232.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Kc Road
CrossesS L S F RR CO
Location0.9S of Hillsdale
RouteCounty Highway 1604
CountyMiami County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.65379, -94.85479
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length762 ft (232.3 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,460 (2011)
Projected traffic7,784 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$196,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Kc Road over S L S F RR CO built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Kc Road over S L S F RR CO 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Old Kc Road over S L S F RR CO carry?

About 1,460 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old Kc Road over S L S F RR CO?

The structure is 762 ft (232.3 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Old Kc Road over S L S F RR CO?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.