US Bridges

SW 210th over Eight Mile Crk.

Good

Butler County, Kansas · 2.3W of Douglass · Structure no. 000000000080730

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,060
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 210th over Eight Mile Crk. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SW 210th over Eight Mile Crk. in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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.

It carries about 3,060 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,228 by 2045. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSW 210th
CrossesEight Mile Crk.
Location2.3W of Douglass
RouteCounty Highway 89
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.51945, -97.04866
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,060 (2021)
Projected traffic3,228 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SW 210th over Eight Mile Crk. built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 210th over Eight Mile Crk. 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SW 210th over Eight Mile Crk. carry?

About 3,060 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SW 210th over Eight Mile Crk.?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SW 210th over Eight Mile Crk.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.