NE 20th over Branch of Bemis Creek
FairPosted for loadButler County, Kansas · 5.0W 2.5N of Rosalia · Structure no. 000080887905960
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
NE 20th over Branch of Bemis Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE 20th over Branch of Bemis Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2045. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 22 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 NE 20th over Branch of Bemis Creek built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.
What condition is NE 20th over Branch of Bemis Creek 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 NE 20th over Branch of Bemis Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is NE 20th over Branch of Bemis Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns NE 20th over Branch of Bemis Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.