US Bridges

Local Rd. A-2.9 over Trib. to Republican Riv.

Fair

Republic County, Kansas · 5.0N 4.0W of Republic · Structure no. 000790759903000

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. A-2.9 over Trib. to Republican Riv. is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Rd. A-2.9 over Trib. to Republican Riv. in Republic County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2034. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. A-2.9
CrossesTrib. to Republican Riv.
Location5.0N 4.0W of Republic
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRepublic County
StateKansas
Coordinates40.0021, -97.8974
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2014)
Projected traffic36 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. A-2.9 over Trib. to Republican Riv. built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. A-2.9 over Trib. to Republican Riv. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Local Rd. A-2.9 over Trib. to Republican Riv. carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Local Rd. A-2.9 over Trib. to Republican Riv.?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. A-2.9 over Trib. to Republican Riv.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.