US Bridges

Range RD Rs 53 over Trib. to Mill Creek

GoodPosted for load

Bourbon County, Kansas · 0.1W of Devon · Structure no. 000000000060160

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
107
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Range RD Rs 53 over Trib. to Mill Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Range RD Rs 53 over Trib. to Mill Creek in Bourbon County, Kansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 107 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 107 by 2042. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRange RD Rs 53
CrossesTrib. to Mill Creek
Location0.1W of Devon
RouteCounty Highway 53
StateKansas
Coordinates37.92139, -94.82234
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107 (2006)
Projected traffic107 by 2042
Trucks11%
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 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 Range RD Rs 53 over Trib. to Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Range RD Rs 53 over Trib. to Mill 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 Range RD Rs 53 over Trib. to Mill Creek carry?

About 107 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Range RD Rs 53 over Trib. to Mill Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Range RD Rs 53 over Trib. to Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.