US Bridges

23.5-14.85 Local over Trib. to Neosho River

FairPosted for load

Neosho County, Kansas · 0.2W of Erie · Structure no. 000671045806345

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

23.5-14.85 Local over Trib. to Neosho River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 23.5-14.85 Local over Trib. to Neosho River in Neosho County, Kansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2044. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries23.5-14.85 Local
CrossesTrib. to Neosho River
Location0.2W of Erie
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNeosho County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.56513, -95.25563
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2019)
Projected traffic36 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 23.5-14.85 Local over Trib. to Neosho River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is 23.5-14.85 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 23.5-14.85 Local over Trib. to Neosho River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 23.5-14.85 Local over Trib. to Neosho River?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 23.5-14.85 Local over Trib. to Neosho River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.