Geary F.5-19.5 over Elm Creek
FairPosted for loadAnderson County, Kansas · 0.5 N Geary-Hwy 31 · Structure no. 000021027005325
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Geary F.5-19.5 over Elm Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Geary F.5-19.5 over Elm Creek in Anderson County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Geary F.5-19.5 over Elm Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Geary F.5-19.5 over Elm 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 Geary F.5-19.5 over Elm Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is Geary F.5-19.5 over Elm Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Geary F.5-19.5 over Elm Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.