US Bridges

RS1013 K185 HWY over I70 HWY Nl-Sl

Poor

Wabaunsee County, Kansas · JCT K185/I70 · Structure no. 999918500990101

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
247 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
518
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RS1013 K185 HWY over I70 HWY Nl-Sl is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RS1013 K185 HWY over I70 HWY Nl-Sl in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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.

It carries about 518 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 528 by 2044. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRS1013 K185 HWY
CrossesI70 HWY Nl-Sl
LocationJCT K185/I70
RouteState Highway 185
CountyWabaunsee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.06528, -96.24194
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic518 (2023)
Projected traffic528 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 RS1013 K185 HWY over I70 HWY Nl-Sl built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is RS1013 K185 HWY over I70 HWY Nl-Sl 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RS1013 K185 HWY over I70 HWY Nl-Sl carry?

About 518 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is RS1013 K185 HWY over I70 HWY Nl-Sl?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns RS1013 K185 HWY over I70 HWY Nl-Sl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.