US Bridges

11-G.1 Local over Trib. to Fall River

Poor

Wilson County, Kansas · 4.0N 0.9W of Fredonia · Structure no. 001030981106320

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

11-G.1 Local over Trib. to Fall River is a concrete continuous slab carrying 11-G.1 Local over Trib. to Fall River in Wilson County, Kansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries11-G.1 Local
CrossesTrib. to Fall River
Location4.0N 0.9W of Fredonia
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWilson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.58853, -95.8507
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2013)
Projected traffic40 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 11-G.1 Local over Trib. to Fall River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is 11-G.1 Local over Trib. to Fall River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does 11-G.1 Local over Trib. to Fall River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is 11-G.1 Local over Trib. to Fall River?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 11-G.1 Local over Trib. to Fall River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.