US Bridges

Spruce Street over Mo. Pac. Railroad

Fair

Wilson County, Kansas · West Neodesha · Structure no. 001030999106524

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spruce Street over Mo. Pac. Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spruce Street over Mo. Pac. Railroad in Wilson County, Kansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSpruce Street
CrossesMo. Pac. Railroad
LocationWest Neodesha
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWilson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.43755, -95.68756
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2013)
Projected traffic100 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Spruce Street over Mo. Pac. Railroad built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spruce Street over Mo. Pac. Railroad 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 Spruce Street over Mo. Pac. Railroad carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Spruce Street over Mo. Pac. Railroad?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Spruce Street over Mo. Pac. Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.