US Bridges

Rs 1493 X.1-6.2 over Little Blue River

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Kansas · 2.3N 3.4W of Hanover · Structure no. 000000001010770

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
501 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
95
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1493 X.1-6.2 over Little Blue River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1493 X.1-6.2 over Little Blue River in Washington County, Kansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 95 vehicles a day, projected to reach 114 by 2043. The structure is 501 ft (152.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1493 X.1-6.2
CrossesLittle Blue River
Location2.3N 3.4W of Hanover
RouteCounty Highway 1493
CountyWashington County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.92785, -96.93696
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.9 US tons
Inventory rating12.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length501 ft (152.7 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2014)
Projected traffic114 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1493 X.1-6.2 over Little Blue River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1493 X.1-6.2 over Little Blue River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1493 X.1-6.2 over Little Blue River carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Rs 1493 X.1-6.2 over Little Blue River?

The structure is 501 ft (152.7 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1493 X.1-6.2 over Little Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.