US Bridges

Finney E.5-18.7 over Pottawatomie Ck Trib

FairPosted for load

Anderson County, Kansas · .2 S Finney-Hwy 31 · Structure no. 000000000020018

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Finney E.5-18.7 over Pottawatomie Ck Trib is a concrete slab carrying Finney E.5-18.7 over Pottawatomie Ck Trib in Anderson County, Kansas. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 31 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 37 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFinney E.5-18.7
CrossesPottawatomie Ck Trib
Location.2 S Finney-Hwy 31
RouteCounty Highway 11
StateKansas
Coordinates38.29766, -95.43407
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2014)
Projected traffic37 by 2044
Trucks2%
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 Finney E.5-18.7 over Pottawatomie Ck Trib built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Finney E.5-18.7 over Pottawatomie Ck Trib 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 Finney E.5-18.7 over Pottawatomie Ck Trib carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Finney E.5-18.7 over Pottawatomie Ck Trib?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Finney E.5-18.7 over Pottawatomie Ck Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.