US Bridges

Rs 90 over Middle Creek

Good

Chase County, Kansas · 2.3N 7.6W of Elmdale · Structure no. 000000000090110

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
157 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 90 over Middle Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 90 over Middle Creek in Chase County, Kansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2042. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesRs 90
CrossesMiddle Creek
Location2.3N 7.6W of Elmdale
RouteCounty Highway 90
StateKansas
Coordinates38.41048, -96.79329
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2014)
Projected traffic36 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Rs 90 over Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 90 over Middle Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 90 over Middle Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Rs 90 over Middle Creek?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 90 over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.