Unity 7.9-E.5 over Trib. to Reagan Branch
PoorPosted for loadBourbon County, Kansas · 1.5S 3.0E of Xenia · Structure no. 000061079905785
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Unity 7.9-E.5 over Trib. to Reagan Branch is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Unity 7.9-E.5 over Trib. to Reagan Branch in Bourbon County, Kansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Unity 7.9-E.5 over Trib. to Reagan Branch built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Unity 7.9-E.5 over Trib. to Reagan Branch 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 Unity 7.9-E.5 over Trib. to Reagan Branch carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2006 count).
How long is Unity 7.9-E.5 over Trib. to Reagan Branch?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Unity 7.9-E.5 over Trib. to Reagan Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.