US Bridges

Shadden Road 268 over Mo. Pac. R.R. (aband)

Fair

Shawnee County, Kansas · 0.2N of Richland · Structure no. 000891013404528

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shadden Road 268 over Mo. Pac. R.R. (aband) is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shadden Road 268 over Mo. Pac. R.R. (aband) in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 280 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesShadden Road 268
CrossesMo. Pac. R.R. (aband)
Location0.2N of Richland
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.88749, -95.53409
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 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 traffic280 (2024)
Projected traffic300 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Shadden Road 268 over Mo. Pac. R.R. (aband) built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shadden Road 268 over Mo. Pac. R.R. (aband) 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 2024.

How much traffic does Shadden Road 268 over Mo. Pac. R.R. (aband) carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Shadden Road 268 over Mo. Pac. R.R. (aband)?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Shadden Road 268 over Mo. Pac. R.R. (aband)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.