US Bridges

Rs 92 over Collet Creek

FairPosted for load

Chase County, Kansas · 1.8N 3.1W of Elmdale · Structure no. 000000000090230

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120,128
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 92 over Collet Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 92 over Collet Creek in Chase County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 120,128 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 154 by 2042. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 92
CrossesCollet Creek
Location1.8N 3.1W of Elmdale
RouteCounty Highway 92
CountyChase County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.39883, -96.70576
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120,128 (2014)
Projected traffic154 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 92 over Collet Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 92 over Collet 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 92 over Collet Creek carry?

About 120,128 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rs 92 over Collet Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 92 over Collet Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.