US Bridges

Soldier Rd. Rs 53 over Limestone Creek

GoodPosted for load

Bourbon County, Kansas · 3.0N 1.3E of Bronson · Structure no. 000000000060150

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
84
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Soldier Rd. Rs 53 over Limestone Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Soldier Rd. Rs 53 over Limestone Creek in Bourbon County, Kansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 84 vehicles a day, projected to reach 84 by 2042. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSoldier Rd. Rs 53
CrossesLimestone Creek
Location3.0N 1.3E of Bronson
RouteCounty Highway 53
StateKansas
Coordinates37.93611, -95.03694
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84 (2006)
Projected traffic84 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 Soldier Rd. Rs 53 over Limestone Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Soldier Rd. Rs 53 over Limestone 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Soldier Rd. Rs 53 over Limestone Creek carry?

About 84 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Soldier Rd. Rs 53 over Limestone Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Soldier Rd. Rs 53 over Limestone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.