US Bridges

E. 900 Rd. (188) over Kyle Railroad

PoorPosted for load

Phillips County, Kansas · 2.0W of Agra · Structure no. 000740627003325

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
90 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. 900 Rd. (188) over Kyle Railroad is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E. 900 Rd. (188) over Kyle Railroad in Phillips County, Kansas. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE. 900 Rd. (188)
CrossesKyle Railroad
Location2.0W of Agra
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPhillips County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.76352, -99.1604
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating22.2 US tons
Inventory rating16.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2020)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$216,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E. 900 Rd. (188) over Kyle Railroad built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. 900 Rd. (188) over Kyle Railroad 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does E. 900 Rd. (188) over Kyle Railroad carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is E. 900 Rd. (188) over Kyle Railroad?

The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns E. 900 Rd. (188) over Kyle Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.