US Bridges

21.7-N.1 Local over Fall River

Good

Wilson County, Kansas · 2.9W of Neodesha · Structure no. 001030995206527

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
262 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

21.7-N.1 Local over Fall River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 21.7-N.1 Local over Fall River in Wilson County, Kansas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2042. The structure is 262 ft (80 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries21.7-N.1 Local
CrossesFall River
Location2.9W of Neodesha
RouteCounty Highway 10306
CountyWilson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.43218, -95.72312
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length262 ft (80 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2016)
Projected traffic50 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 21.7-N.1 Local over Fall River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is 21.7-N.1 Local 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 21.7-N.1 Local over Fall River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 21.7-N.1 Local over Fall River?

The structure is 262 ft (80 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 21.7-N.1 Local over Fall River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.