Rs 236 over Waconda Lake
GoodMitchell County, Kansas · 2.0S of Cawker City · Structure no. 000000000620100
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 506 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 235
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rs 236 over Waconda Lake is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 236 over Waconda Lake in Mitchell County, Kansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 235 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2041. The structure is 506 ft (154.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rs 236 over Waconda Lake built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rs 236 over Waconda Lake 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 Rs 236 over Waconda Lake carry?
About 235 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Rs 236 over Waconda Lake?
The structure is 506 ft (154.2 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Rs 236 over Waconda Lake?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.