US Bridges

2430 RD U.7-24.3 over Pottawatomie Creek

Good

Anderson County, Kansas · 0.2 E of 2430-TREGO · Structure no. 000021057105228

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
241 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2430 RD U.7-24.3 over Pottawatomie Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 2430 RD U.7-24.3 over Pottawatomie Creek in Anderson County, Kansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 241 ft (73.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries2430 RD U.7-24.3
CrossesPottawatomie Creek
Location0.2 E of 2430-TREGO
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAnderson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.37772, -95.13667
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.8 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length241 ft (73.6 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2014)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2430 RD U.7-24.3 over Pottawatomie Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2430 RD U.7-24.3 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 2430 RD U.7-24.3 over Pottawatomie Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is 2430 RD U.7-24.3 over Pottawatomie Creek?

The structure is 241 ft (73.6 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 2430 RD U.7-24.3 over Pottawatomie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.