US Bridges

Rs 548 7051650 over A.T.&s.R. R.R.

Fair

Reno County, Kansas · 0.5E 0.5N of Sylvia · Structure no. 000000000780210

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
143
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 548 7051650 over A.T.&s.R. R.R. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 548 7051650 over A.T.&s.R. R.R. in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 84 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 5 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 143 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2046. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 548 7051650
CrossesA.T.&s.R. R.R.
Location0.5E 0.5N of Sylvia
RouteCounty Highway 548
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.9623, -98.3993
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.1 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic143 (2021)
Projected traffic115 by 2046
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 548 7051650 over A.T.&s.R. R.R. built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is Rs 548 7051650 over A.T.&s.R. R.R. 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 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 548 7051650 over A.T.&s.R. R.R. carry?

About 143 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 548 7051650 over A.T.&s.R. R.R.?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 548 7051650 over A.T.&s.R. R.R.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.