US Bridges

CO18-0.4 Rs 660 over Fall River

FairPosted for load

Wilson County, Kansas · 0.4S 4.0W of Fredonia · Structure no. 000000001030180

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
258 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
167
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO18-0.4 Rs 660 over Fall River is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO18-0.4 Rs 660 over Fall River in Wilson County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 167 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2042. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCO18-0.4 Rs 660
CrossesFall River
Location0.4S 4.0W of Fredonia
RouteCounty Highway 660
CountyWilson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.52401, -95.9069
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating36.6 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic167 (2013)
Projected traffic200 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 CO18-0.4 Rs 660 over Fall River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO18-0.4 Rs 660 over Fall 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CO18-0.4 Rs 660 over Fall River carry?

About 167 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO18-0.4 Rs 660 over Fall River?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CO18-0.4 Rs 660 over Fall River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.