US Bridges

Rs 168 19-11.20 over Neosho River

GoodPosted for load

Neosho County, Kansas · 0.2W of Shaw · Structure no. 000000000670680

Built
2012
13 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
613 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
830
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 168 19-11.20 over Neosho River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 168 19-11.20 over Neosho River in Neosho County, Kansas. It was built in 2012 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 13 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 830 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2044. The structure is 613 ft (186.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesRs 168 19-11.20
CrossesNeosho River
Location0.2W of Shaw
RouteCounty Highway 168
StateKansas
Coordinates37.60125, -95.32132
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length613 ft (186.7 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic830 (2020)
Projected traffic900 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 168 19-11.20 over Neosho River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Rs 168 19-11.20 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 168 19-11.20 over Neosho River carry?

About 830 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 168 19-11.20 over Neosho River?

The structure is 613 ft (186.7 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 168 19-11.20 over Neosho River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.