US Bridges

Lane RD over Trib. to Verdigris Riv.

Poor

Wilson County, Kansas · 1.0W 2.4S of Benedict · Structure no. 001030991006304

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lane RD over Trib. to Verdigris Riv. is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lane RD over Trib. to Verdigris Riv. in Wilson County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesLane RD
CrossesTrib. to Verdigris Riv.
Location1.0W 2.4S of Benedict
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWilson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.59817, -95.76044
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2021)
Projected traffic20 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$270,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

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

About 20 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.