Rs 60 170th St. over Squaw Creek
PoorPosted for loadBrown County, Kansas · 0.4S 1.9W of Powhattan · Structure no. 000000000070005
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1950
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 58 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 320
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rs 60 170th St. over Squaw Creek is a concrete slab carrying Rs 60 170th St. over Squaw Creek in Brown County, Kansas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 100 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 370 by 2044. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rs 60 170th St. over Squaw Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.
What condition is Rs 60 170th St. over Squaw 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Rs 60 170th St. over Squaw Creek carry?
About 320 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Rs 60 170th St. over Squaw Creek?
The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Rs 60 170th St. over Squaw Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.