US Bridges

Rs 2 Delaware RD over Branch of Big Creek

FairPosted for load

Allen County, Kansas · 3.7W of Elsmore · Structure no. 000000000010100

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
135
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 2 Delaware RD over Branch of Big Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 2 Delaware RD over Branch of Big Creek in Allen County, Kansas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 135 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2044. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 2 Delaware RD
CrossesBranch of Big Creek
Location3.7W of Elsmore
RouteCounty Highway 2
CountyAllen County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.79097, -95.22287
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18.5 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 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 traffic135 (2006)
Projected traffic275 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$250,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 2 Delaware RD over Branch of Big Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 2 Delaware RD over Branch of Big Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 2 Delaware RD over Branch of Big Creek carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 2 Delaware RD over Branch of Big Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 2 Delaware RD over Branch of Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.