US Bridges

1700 RD G.6-17.0 over Pottawatomie Creek

FairPosted for load

Anderson County, Kansas · 0.1 E of 1700-HARPER · Structure no. 000021029205380

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1700 RD G.6-17.0 over Pottawatomie Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 1700 RD G.6-17.0 over Pottawatomie Creek in Anderson County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries1700 RD G.6-17.0
CrossesPottawatomie Creek
Location0.1 E of 1700-HARPER
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAnderson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.27382, -95.39443
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2014)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 1700 RD G.6-17.0 over Pottawatomie Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1700 RD G.6-17.0 over Pottawatomie 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 1700 RD G.6-17.0 over Pottawatomie Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is 1700 RD G.6-17.0 over Pottawatomie Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 1700 RD G.6-17.0 over Pottawatomie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.