US Bridges

Local Rd. 60 over ST Louis Southwestern RR

PoorPosted for load

Wabaunsee County, Kansas · 0.5N 0.4E Int. K177&K180 · Structure no. 000990909404565

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
150 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 60 over ST Louis Southwestern RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Rd. 60 over ST Louis Southwestern RR in Wabaunsee 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 17 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 60
CrossesST Louis Southwestern RR
Location0.5N 0.4E Int. K177&K180
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWabaunsee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.86235, -96.49396
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating23.9 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2013)
Projected traffic36 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$740,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. 60 over ST Louis Southwestern RR built?

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

What condition is Local Rd. 60 over ST Louis Southwestern RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Local Rd. 60 over ST Louis Southwestern RR carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Local Rd. 60 over ST Louis Southwestern RR?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 60 over ST Louis Southwestern RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.