US81 HWY NB over Kyle Railroad
GoodOttawa County, Kansas · 3.92 MI N K18 NB · Structure no. 999908100720391
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 257 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,848
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US81 HWY NB over Kyle Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US81 HWY NB over Kyle Railroad in Ottawa County, Kansas. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 54 years old, older 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 3,848 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,424 by 2044. The structure is 257 ft (78.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US81 HWY NB over Kyle Railroad built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is US81 HWY NB over Kyle Railroad 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does US81 HWY NB over Kyle Railroad carry?
About 3,848 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is US81 HWY NB over Kyle Railroad?
The structure is 257 ft (78.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US81 HWY NB over Kyle Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.