US Bridges

Rs 1148 16-7.4 over Neosho River

Fair

Neosho County, Kansas · 4.0E 3.7S of Chanute · Structure no. 000000000670352

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
302 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
235
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1148 16-7.4 over Neosho River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1148 16-7.4 over Neosho River in Neosho County, Kansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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.

It carries about 235 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2044. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1148 16-7.4
CrossesNeosho River
Location4.0E 3.7S of Chanute
RouteCounty Highway 1148
CountyNeosho County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.62558, -95.39786
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic235 (2020)
Projected traffic260 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Rs 1148 16-7.4 over Neosho River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1148 16-7.4 over Neosho River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1148 16-7.4 over Neosho River carry?

About 235 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1148 16-7.4 over Neosho River?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1148 16-7.4 over Neosho River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.