US Bridges

S CO Line Rs 585 over Unnamed Stream

Fair

Russell County, Kansas · 13 S 0.75 W of Gorham · Structure no. 000000000840820

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S CO Line Rs 585 over Unnamed Stream is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S CO Line Rs 585 over Unnamed Stream in Russell County, Kansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 6 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesS CO Line Rs 585
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location13 S 0.75 W of Gorham
RouteCounty Highway 585
StateKansas
Coordinates38.6968, -99.03836
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2020)
Projected traffic85 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S CO Line Rs 585 over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is S CO Line Rs 585 over Unnamed Stream 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does S CO Line Rs 585 over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is S CO Line Rs 585 over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns S CO Line Rs 585 over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.