NW 30th Street over West Branch Walnut River
FairPosted for loadButler County, Kansas · 0.2W 3.5N of Eldorado · Structure no. 000080873305940
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 37 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
NW 30th Street over West Branch Walnut River is a concrete continuous slab carrying NW 30th Street over West Branch Walnut River in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1926, 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2045. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 19 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NW 30th Street over West Branch Walnut River built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.
What condition is NW 30th Street over West Branch Walnut River 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 NW 30th Street over West Branch Walnut River carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is NW 30th Street over West Branch Walnut River?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns NW 30th Street over West Branch Walnut River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.