US Bridges

Rs 622 4-DD.5 over Trib. to Horseshoe Ck.

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Kansas · 4.5N 3.0E of Hanover · Structure no. 000000001010240

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 622 4-DD.5 over Trib. to Horseshoe Ck. is a concrete tee beam carrying Rs 622 4-DD.5 over Trib. to Horseshoe Ck. in Washington County, Kansas. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 6 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 622 4-DD.5
CrossesTrib. to Horseshoe Ck.
Location4.5N 3.0E of Hanover
RouteCounty Highway 622
CountyWashington County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.95848, -96.81456
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2014)
Projected traffic120 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 622 4-DD.5 over Trib. to Horseshoe Ck. built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 622 4-DD.5 over Trib. to Horseshoe Ck. 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 622 4-DD.5 over Trib. to Horseshoe Ck. carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Rs 622 4-DD.5 over Trib. to Horseshoe Ck.?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 622 4-DD.5 over Trib. to Horseshoe Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.