US Bridges

Rs 1492 3400 St. over Trib. to Elm Creek

FairPosted for load

Allen County, Kansas · 3.0W 0.2S of JCT US-59&54 · Structure no. 000000000010580

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1492 3400 St. over Trib. to Elm Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 1492 3400 St. over Trib. to Elm Creek in Allen County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1492 3400 St.
CrossesTrib. to Elm Creek
Location3.0W 0.2S of JCT US-59&54
RouteCounty Highway 1492
CountyAllen County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.92056, -95.22531
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2006)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1492 3400 St. over Trib. to Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1492 3400 St. over Trib. to Elm 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1492 3400 St. over Trib. to Elm Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Rs 1492 3400 St. over Trib. to Elm Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1492 3400 St. over Trib. to Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.