US Bridges

US50 HWY EB over K & O Railroad

Good

Reno County, Kansas · 0.54 MI E of K-96 Highway · Structure no. 999905000781191

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,392
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US50 HWY EB over K & O Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US50 HWY EB over K & O Railroad in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 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 118 ft (35.9 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS50 HWY EB
CrossesK & O Railroad
Location0.54 MI E of K-96 Highway
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyReno County
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating69.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length118 ft (35.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 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 directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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 EB over K & O Railroad built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is US50 HWY EB 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 EB over K & O Railroad carry?

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

How long is US50 HWY EB over K & O Railroad?

The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US50 HWY EB over K & O Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.