US Bridges

Washingtn ST RS759 over Trib. to Fall River

Fair

Wilson County, Kansas · 0.3W of Fredonia · Structure no. 000000001030340

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
79 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
605
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washingtn ST RS759 over Trib. to Fall River is a concrete tee beam carrying Washingtn ST RS759 over Trib. to Fall River in Wilson County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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.

It carries about 605 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 726 by 2042. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWashingtn ST RS759
CrossesTrib. to Fall River
Location0.3W of Fredonia
RouteCounty Highway 759
StateKansas
Coordinates37.53015, -95.83928
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic605 (2021)
Projected traffic726 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$330,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Washingtn ST RS759 over Trib. to Fall River built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washingtn ST RS759 over Trib. to 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 Washingtn ST RS759 over Trib. to Fall River carry?

About 605 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Washingtn ST RS759 over Trib. to Fall River?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Washingtn ST RS759 over Trib. to Fall River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.