US Bridges

US59 HWY over Canville Creek

Good

Allen County, Kansas · 2.65 MI N K 39 E JCT · Structure no. 999905900010651

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,375
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US59 HWY over Canville Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US59 HWY over Canville Creek in Allen County, Kansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,375 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,489 by 2044. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesUS59 HWY
CrossesCanville Creek
Location2.65 MI N K 39 E JCT
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateKansas
Coordinates37.75917, -95.16056
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,375 (2023)
Projected traffic1,489 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US59 HWY over Canville Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is US59 HWY over Canville Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does US59 HWY over Canville Creek carry?

About 1,375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US59 HWY over Canville Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US59 HWY over Canville Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.