US Bridges

2300 RD over Trib. to Verdigris Riv.

PoorPosted for load

Wilson County, Kansas · 3.1E of Coyville · Structure no. 001030981606180

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2300 RD over Trib. to Verdigris Riv. is a concrete continuous slab carrying 2300 RD over Trib. to Verdigris Riv. in Wilson County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries2300 RD
CrossesTrib. to Verdigris Riv.
Location3.1E of Coyville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWilson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.69049, -95.84105
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2021)
Projected traffic10 by 2043
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$220,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2300 RD over Trib. to Verdigris Riv. built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2300 RD over Trib. to Verdigris Riv. 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 2300 RD over Trib. to Verdigris Riv. carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 2300 RD over Trib. to Verdigris Riv.?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns 2300 RD over Trib. to Verdigris Riv.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.