US Bridges

Kansas Highway 105 over Toronto L Verdigris R

Fair

Woodson County, Kansas · 6 MI SE of Toronto · Structure no. CEPSWTKSTORONTO

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
384 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Corps of Engineers (Civil)

About this bridge

Kansas Highway 105 over Toronto L Verdigris R is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Kansas Highway 105 over Toronto L Verdigris R in Woodson County, Kansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2043. The structure is 384 ft (117 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesKansas Highway 105
CrossesToronto L Verdigris R
Location6 MI SE of Toronto
RouteState Highway 105
CountyWoodson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.742, -95.93175
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 20
Structure length384 ft (117 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2023)
Projected traffic80 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Maintained byCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$432,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kansas Highway 105 over Toronto L Verdigris R built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kansas Highway 105 over Toronto L Verdigris R 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Kansas Highway 105 over Toronto L Verdigris R carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Kansas Highway 105 over Toronto L Verdigris R?

The structure is 384 ft (117 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Kansas Highway 105 over Toronto L Verdigris R?

It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).