US Bridges

Cameron Street over Coon Creek

Fair

Allen County, Kansas · 21 Cameron West State ST · Structure no. 513700010000001

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cameron Street over Coon Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cameron Street over Coon Creek in Allen County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 19 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCameron Street
CrossesCoon Creek
Location21 Cameron West State ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAllen County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.92389, -95.4099
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.6 US tons
Inventory rating18.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2003)
Projected traffic5 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$130,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cameron Street over Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cameron Street over Coon 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 Cameron Street over Coon Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Cameron Street over Coon Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Cameron Street over Coon Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.