US Bridges

5-Z.8 186 over Abandon Bn Railroad

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Kansas · 0.5W 3.5N of Hanover · Structure no. 001010867803080

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
101 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5-Z.8 186 over Abandon Bn Railroad is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 5-Z.8 186 over Abandon Bn Railroad in Washington County, Kansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries5-Z.8 186
CrossesAbandon Bn Railroad
Location0.5W 3.5N of Hanover
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.94389, -96.88493
Functional classRural Local

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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 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 traffic15 (2014)
Projected traffic20 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$400,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 5-Z.8 186 over Abandon Bn Railroad built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5-Z.8 186 over Abandon Bn 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does 5-Z.8 186 over Abandon Bn Railroad carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is 5-Z.8 186 over Abandon Bn Railroad?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 5-Z.8 186 over Abandon Bn Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.