US Bridges

S Edwards R RS1577 over At&sf Railroad

FairPosted for load

Sumner County, Kansas · 3.0W of Wellington · Structure no. 000000000961075

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Edwards R RS1577 over At&sf Railroad is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Edwards R RS1577 over At&sf Railroad in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2043. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS Edwards R RS1577
CrossesAt&sf Railroad
Location3.0W of Wellington
RouteCounty Highway 1577
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.26494, -97.45964
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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2013)
Projected traffic210 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S Edwards R RS1577 over At&sf Railroad built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Edwards R RS1577 over At&sf Railroad 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does S Edwards R RS1577 over At&sf Railroad carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S Edwards R RS1577 over At&sf Railroad?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns S Edwards R RS1577 over At&sf Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.