US Bridges

1550 RD Mile 19 over Elk River

Good

Montgomery County, Kansas · 0.5W 1.3S of Elk City · Structure no. 000000000630220

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
249 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
172
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1550 RD Mile 19 over Elk River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 1550 RD Mile 19 over Elk River in Montgomery County, Kansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 172 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 206 by 2039. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries1550 RD Mile 19
CrossesElk River
Location0.5W 1.3S of Elk City
RouteCounty Highway 472
StateKansas
Coordinates37.26641, -95.91831
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length249 ft (75.9 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic172 (2010)
Projected traffic206 by 2039
Trucks2%
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 1550 RD Mile 19 over Elk River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1550 RD Mile 19 over Elk River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 1550 RD Mile 19 over Elk River carry?

About 172 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 1550 RD Mile 19 over Elk River?

The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 1550 RD Mile 19 over Elk River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.