US Bridges

US50 HWY WB over K&o Railroad

Good

Reno County, Kansas · 0.53 MI E of K-96 Highway · Structure no. 999905000780141

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,392
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US50 HWY WB over K&o Railroad is a concrete continuous slab carrying US50 HWY WB over K&o Railroad in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,392 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,757 by 2044. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS50 HWY WB
CrossesK&o Railroad
Location0.53 MI E of K-96 Highway
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateKansas
Coordinates38.01306, -97.93056
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,392 (2023)
Projected traffic4,757 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US50 HWY WB over K&o Railroad built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is US50 HWY WB over K&o 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US50 HWY WB over K&o Railroad carry?

About 4,392 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US50 HWY WB over K&o Railroad?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US50 HWY WB over K&o Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.