US Bridges

EB US50 over Yoder Road

Good

Reno County, Kansas · 2.0 MI E of JCT K-61 · Structure no. 999905000781431

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
263 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,776
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB US50 over Yoder Road is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB US50 over Yoder Road in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 2,776 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,387 by 2044. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesEB US50
CrossesYoder Road
Location2.0 MI E of JCT K-61
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateKansas
Coordinates38.02833, -97.86667
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,776 (2023)
Projected traffic3,387 by 2044
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 EB US50 over Yoder Road built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is EB US50 over Yoder Road 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 EB US50 over Yoder Road carry?

About 2,776 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is EB US50 over Yoder Road?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns EB US50 over Yoder Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.