US Bridges

US59 HWY over Neosho River Drainage

Fair

Neosho County, Kansas · 0.08 MI S K47 · Structure no. 999905900670031

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,661
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US59 HWY over Neosho River Drainage is a concrete continuous slab carrying US59 HWY over Neosho River Drainage in Neosho County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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.

It carries about 3,661 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,293 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS59 HWY
CrossesNeosho River Drainage
Location0.08 MI S K47
RouteU.S. Route 59
CountyNeosho County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.51444, -95.26972
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,661 (2023)
Projected traffic4,293 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 US59 HWY over Neosho River Drainage built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is US59 HWY over Neosho River Drainage 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US59 HWY over Neosho River Drainage carry?

About 3,661 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US59 HWY over Neosho River Drainage?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US59 HWY over Neosho River Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.