US Bridges

Schoeman Road over Trib. to Kansas River

FairPosted for load

Pottawatomie County, Kansas · 1.5E 1.0S of Belvue · Structure no. 000000000750330

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
480
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schoeman Road over Trib. to Kansas River is a concrete culvert carrying Schoeman Road over Trib. to Kansas River in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 480 vehicles a day, projected to reach 576 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSchoeman Road
CrossesTrib. to Kansas River
Location1.5E 1.0S of Belvue
RouteCounty Highway 1070
CountyPottawatomie County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.20196, -96.14749
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.4 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2013)
Projected traffic576 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Schoeman Road over Trib. to Kansas River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schoeman Road over Trib. to Kansas River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Schoeman Road over Trib. to Kansas River carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Schoeman Road over Trib. to Kansas River?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Schoeman Road over Trib. to Kansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.