SW Parallel St. over Branch of Whitewater Ck.
FairPosted for loadButler County, Kansas · 2.5N of Benton · Structure no. 000080845306000
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 68 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
SW Parallel St. over Branch of Whitewater Ck. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SW Parallel St. over Branch of Whitewater Ck. in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 99 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2045. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 20 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 SW Parallel St. over Branch of Whitewater Ck. built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
What condition is SW Parallel St. over Branch of Whitewater Ck. in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does SW Parallel St. over Branch of Whitewater Ck. carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is SW Parallel St. over Branch of Whitewater Ck.?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SW Parallel St. over Branch of Whitewater Ck.?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.