US Bridges

Idaho H.0-9.8 over Cedar Creek

FairPosted for load

Anderson County, Kansas · 0.8 N of IDAHO-900 · Structure no. 000021031005522

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Idaho H.0-9.8 over Cedar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Idaho H.0-9.8 over Cedar Creek in Anderson County, Kansas. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 105 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIdaho H.0-9.8
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.8 N of IDAHO-900
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAnderson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.1664, -95.38926
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.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating21.9 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2014)
Projected traffic20 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Idaho H.0-9.8 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Idaho H.0-9.8 over Cedar 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 Idaho H.0-9.8 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Idaho H.0-9.8 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Idaho H.0-9.8 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.