US Bridges

42.5-17.6 Local over Neosho River

PoorPosted for load

Neosho County, Kansas · 1.0E 2.6S of St. Paul · Structure no. 000671057506466

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
208 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

42.5-17.6 Local over Neosho River is a steel truss - thru carrying 42.5-17.6 Local over Neosho River in Neosho County, Kansas. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries42.5-17.6 Local
CrossesNeosho River
Location1.0E 2.6S of St. Paul
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNeosho County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.47747, -95.15225
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2019)
Projected traffic50 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$830,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 42.5-17.6 Local over Neosho River built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is 42.5-17.6 Local over Neosho River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does 42.5-17.6 Local over Neosho River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 42.5-17.6 Local over Neosho River?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns 42.5-17.6 Local over Neosho River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.