US Bridges

K-39 Highways over Neosho River

Good

Neosho County, Kansas · 1.8 MI E Sjct US-169 HWY · Structure no. 999903900670941

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,129 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,707
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-39 Highways over Neosho River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K-39 Highways over Neosho River in Neosho County, Kansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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.

It carries about 2,707 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,817 by 2044. The structure is 1,129 ft (344 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesK-39 Highways
CrossesNeosho River
Location1.8 MI E Sjct US-169 HWY
RouteState Highway 39
StateKansas
Coordinates37.68194, -95.41944
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,129 ft (344 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,707 (2023)
Projected traffic2,817 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K-39 Highways over Neosho River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-39 Highways 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does K-39 Highways over Neosho River carry?

About 2,707 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is K-39 Highways over Neosho River?

The structure is 1,129 ft (344 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns K-39 Highways over Neosho River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.