US Bridges

E.4-12.5 Local Rd. over Trib. to Silver Creek

Fair

Chase County, Kansas · 0.9W 3.7N of Clements · Structure no. 000090883405265

Built
1944
81 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E.4-12.5 Local Rd. over Trib. to Silver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E.4-12.5 Local Rd. over Trib. to Silver Creek in Chase County, Kansas. It was built in 1944, so it is 81 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesE.4-12.5 Local Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Silver Creek
Location0.9W 3.7N of Clements
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChase County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.35506, -96.7566
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2014)
Projected traffic42 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
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 E.4-12.5 Local Rd. over Trib. to Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025.

What condition is E.4-12.5 Local Rd. over Trib. to Silver 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does E.4-12.5 Local Rd. over Trib. to Silver Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is E.4-12.5 Local Rd. over Trib. to Silver Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns E.4-12.5 Local Rd. over Trib. to Silver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.