235th St. Rs 57 over Trib. to Wolverine Creek
PoorPosted for loadBourbon County, Kansas · 1.0E 0.5S of Hammond · Structure no. 000000000060230
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 159
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
235th St. Rs 57 over Trib. to Wolverine Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 235th St. Rs 57 over Trib. to Wolverine Creek in Bourbon County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 159 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 159 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 22 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 235th St. Rs 57 over Trib. to Wolverine Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is 235th St. Rs 57 over Trib. to Wolverine Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does 235th St. Rs 57 over Trib. to Wolverine Creek carry?
About 159 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is 235th St. Rs 57 over Trib. to Wolverine Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns 235th St. Rs 57 over Trib. to Wolverine Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.