Newton Road over Fall River
FairWilson County, Kansas · 2.0N 3.3W of Neodesha · Structure no. 001030993706500
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 276 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Newton Road over Fall River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Newton Road over Fall 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2042. The structure is 276 ft (84 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Newton Road over Fall River built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Newton Road over Fall River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Newton Road over Fall River carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Newton Road over Fall River?
The structure is 276 ft (84 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Newton Road over Fall River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.