US Bridges

Rs 93 over Diamond Creek

Fair

Chase County, Kansas · 1.7W 6.1N of Elmdale · Structure no. 000000000090320

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
283 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
235
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 93 over Diamond Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 93 over Diamond Creek in Chase County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 235 vehicles a day, projected to reach 282 by 2042. The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 93
CrossesDiamond Creek
Location1.7W 6.1N of Elmdale
RouteCounty Highway 93
CountyChase County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.46103, -96.68074
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length283 ft (86.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 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 traffic235 (2014)
Projected traffic282 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 93 over Diamond Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 93 over Diamond 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 Diamond Creek carry?

About 235 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Rs 93 over Diamond Creek?

The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 93 over Diamond Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.