Colony-Wel J.8-6.9 over Trib. to Cedar Creek
FairPosted for loadAnderson County, Kansas · 3.0S.W. of Welda · Structure no. 000021035805581
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Colony-Wel J.8-6.9 over Trib. to Cedar Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Colony-Wel J.8-6.9 over Trib. to Cedar Creek in Anderson County, Kansas. It was built in 1920, 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 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 23 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Colony-Wel J.8-6.9 over Trib. to Cedar Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is Colony-Wel J.8-6.9 over Trib. to 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Colony-Wel J.8-6.9 over Trib. to Cedar Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Colony-Wel J.8-6.9 over Trib. to Cedar Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Colony-Wel J.8-6.9 over Trib. to Cedar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.