Sycamore Street over Coon Creek
PoorPosted for loadAllen County, Kansas · 27 Sycamore near Lincoln · Structure no. 513700010000007
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2003 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sycamore Street over Coon Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sycamore 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sycamore Street over Coon Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sycamore Street over Coon Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Sycamore Street over Coon Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Sycamore Street over Coon Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Sycamore Street over Coon Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.