US Bridges

Rs 1492 3400 ST over Branch of Elm Creek

FairPosted for load

Allen County, Kansas · 3.0W 0.5N of JCT US-59&54 · Structure no. 000000000010590

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
86
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1492 3400 ST over Branch of Elm Creek is a concrete slab carrying Rs 1492 3400 ST over Branch of Elm Creek in Allen County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 5 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 86 vehicles a day, projected to reach 86 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1492 3400 ST
CrossesBranch of Elm Creek
Location3.0W 0.5N of JCT US-59&54
RouteCounty Highway 1492
CountyAllen County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.92976, -95.22521
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86 (2006)
Projected traffic86 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$62,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1492 3400 ST over Branch of Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1492 3400 ST over Branch of 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 Branch of Elm Creek carry?

About 86 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Rs 1492 3400 ST over Branch of Elm Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1492 3400 ST over Branch of Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.