US Bridges

Rs 145 over Trib. to Republican Riv.

GoodPosted for load

Republic County, Kansas · 0.5E 2.5N of Norway · Structure no. 000000000790020

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
205
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 145 over Trib. to Republican Riv. is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 145 over Trib. to Republican Riv. in Republic County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 205 vehicles a day, projected to reach 246 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 145
CrossesTrib. to Republican Riv.
Location0.5E 2.5N of Norway
RouteCounty Highway 145
CountyRepublic County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.73455, -97.7635
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating17.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic205 (2018)
Projected traffic246 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$280,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 145 over Trib. to Republican Riv. built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 145 over Trib. to Republican Riv. 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 Rs 145 over Trib. to Republican Riv. carry?

About 205 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Rs 145 over Trib. to Republican Riv.?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 145 over Trib. to Republican Riv.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.