US Bridges

Rs 2263 39-18.5 over Fall River

Good

Wilson County, Kansas · 1.5 MI S of Fredonia · Structure no. 000000001030630

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
328 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,365
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 2263 39-18.5 over Fall River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 2263 39-18.5 over Fall River in Wilson County, Kansas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 65 years old, older 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 1,365 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,638 by 2042. The structure is 328 ft (99.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRs 2263 39-18.5
CrossesFall River
Location1.5 MI S of Fredonia
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.50833, -95.83359
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length328 ft (99.9 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,365 (2013)
Projected traffic1,638 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 Rs 2263 39-18.5 over Fall River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Rs 2263 39-18.5 over Fall 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 2263 39-18.5 over Fall River carry?

About 1,365 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rs 2263 39-18.5 over Fall River?

The structure is 328 ft (99.9 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 2263 39-18.5 over Fall River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.