US Bridges

Rs 93 over Trib. to Gannon Creek

FairPosted for load

Chase County, Kansas · 3.0N 0.3E of Elmdale · Structure no. 000000000090290

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
285
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 93 over Trib. to Gannon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 93 over Trib. to Gannon Creek in Chase County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 285 vehicles a day, projected to reach 342 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRs 93
CrossesTrib. to Gannon Creek
Location3.0N 0.3E of Elmdale
RouteCounty Highway 93
CountyChase County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.41953, -96.63626
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic285 (2014)
Projected traffic342 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 93 over Trib. to Gannon Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 93 over Trib. to Gannon 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 93 over Trib. to Gannon Creek carry?

About 285 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Rs 93 over Trib. to Gannon Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 93 over Trib. to Gannon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.