US Bridges

Local 68 AA.5-240 over Neosho River

Good

Morris County, Kansas · 0.4W of Dunlap · Structure no. 000640921604965

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
355 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 68 AA.5-240 over Neosho River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local 68 AA.5-240 over Neosho River in Morris County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2040. The structure is 355 ft (108.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 68 AA.5-240
CrossesNeosho River
Location0.4W of Dunlap
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMorris County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.57263, -96.3813
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length355 ft (108.2 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2011)
Projected traffic50 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Local 68 AA.5-240 over Neosho River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 68 AA.5-240 over Neosho 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Local 68 AA.5-240 over Neosho River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Local 68 AA.5-240 over Neosho River?

The structure is 355 ft (108.2 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local 68 AA.5-240 over Neosho River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.