Thomas T.7-23.5 over Pottawatomie Creek
GoodPosted for loadAnderson County, Kansas · 0.5 N of THOMAS-2300 · Structure no. 000000000020031
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 371 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 370
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Thomas T.7-23.5 over Pottawatomie Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Thomas T.7-23.5 over Pottawatomie Creek in Anderson County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 370 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 444 by 2044. The structure is 371 ft (113.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Thomas T.7-23.5 over Pottawatomie Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Thomas T.7-23.5 over Pottawatomie 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Thomas T.7-23.5 over Pottawatomie Creek carry?
About 370 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is Thomas T.7-23.5 over Pottawatomie Creek?
The structure is 371 ft (113.1 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Thomas T.7-23.5 over Pottawatomie Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.