US Bridges

Local CLAY980 over St. Louis Sw. Railroad

Good

Reno County, Kansas · 2.0S 5.2W of Buhler · Structure no. 000000000781150

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
223 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,097
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local CLAY980 over St. Louis Sw. Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local CLAY980 over St. Louis Sw. Railroad in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,097 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,320 by 2046. The structure is 223 ft (68.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal CLAY980
CrossesSt. Louis Sw. Railroad
Location2.0S 5.2W of Buhler
RouteCounty Highway 1836
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.10103, -97.87073
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length223 ft (68.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,097 (2021)
Projected traffic1,320 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Local CLAY980 over St. Louis Sw. Railroad built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local CLAY980 over St. Louis Sw. 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Local CLAY980 over St. Louis Sw. Railroad carry?

About 1,097 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Local CLAY980 over St. Louis Sw. Railroad?

The structure is 223 ft (68.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Local CLAY980 over St. Louis Sw. Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.