US Bridges

33-11.8 Local over Trib. to Neosho River

Fair

Neosho County, Kansas · 4.5S 3.7W of Erie · Structure no. 000671039806440

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

33-11.8 Local over Trib. to Neosho River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 33-11.8 Local over Trib. to Neosho River in Neosho County, Kansas. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older 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 5 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries33-11.8 Local
CrossesTrib. to Neosho River
Location4.5S 3.7W of Erie
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNeosho County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.50036, -95.30981
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic36 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 33-11.8 Local over Trib. to Neosho River built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is 33-11.8 Local over Trib. to 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 33-11.8 Local over Trib. to Neosho River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 33-11.8 Local over Trib. to Neosho River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns 33-11.8 Local over Trib. to Neosho River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.