US Bridges

Rs 334 over Republican River

Good

Republic County, Kansas · 0.5N 1.5W of Republic · Structure no. 000000000790050

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
556 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 334 over Republican River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 334 over Republican River in Republic County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 190 vehicles a day, projected to reach 228 by 2044. The structure is 556 ft (169.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 334
CrossesRepublican River
Location0.5N 1.5W of Republic
RouteCounty Highway 334
CountyRepublic County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.92916, -97.85086
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length556 ft (169.5 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2018)
Projected traffic228 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 334 over Republican River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 334 over Republican River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 334 over Republican River carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Rs 334 over Republican River?

The structure is 556 ft (169.5 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 334 over Republican River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.