Schoeman Road over Kansas River
PoorPosted for loadPottawatomie County, Kansas · 1.5S 1.5E of Belvue · Structure no. 000000000750320
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 2,113 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 480
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Schoeman Road over Kansas River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Schoeman Road over Kansas River in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 480 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2043. The structure is 2,113 ft (644 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Schoeman Road over Kansas River built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Schoeman Road over Kansas 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Schoeman Road over Kansas River carry?
About 480 vehicles per day (2014 count).
How long is Schoeman Road over Kansas River?
The structure is 2,113 ft (644 m) long with a longest span of 240 ft (73.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Schoeman Road over Kansas River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.