US Bridges

Rs 2073 Country RD over Verdigris River

Good

Wilson County, Kansas · 2.5 S 0.7 E of Neodesha · Structure no. 000000001030620

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
303 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
77
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 2073 Country RD over Verdigris River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 2073 Country RD over Verdigris River in Wilson County, Kansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 77 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 92 by 2042. The structure is 303 ft (92.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesRs 2073 Country RD
CrossesVerdigris River
Location2.5 S 0.7 E of Neodesha
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.3846, -95.66551
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length303 ft (92.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77 (2013)
Projected traffic92 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 2073 Country RD over Verdigris River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 2073 Country RD over Verdigris River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 2073 Country RD over Verdigris River carry?

About 77 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rs 2073 Country RD over Verdigris River?

The structure is 303 ft (92.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 2073 Country RD over Verdigris River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.