US Bridges

23-F.9 Local Rd. over Coon Creek

FairPosted for load

Chase County, Kansas · 3.5N 2.1E of Wonsevu · Structure no. 000090885905480

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

23-F.9 Local Rd. over Coon Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 23-F.9 Local Rd. over Coon Creek in Chase County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 54 by 2042. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries23-F.9 Local Rd.
CrossesCoon Creek
Location3.5N 2.1E of Wonsevu
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChase County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.20219, -96.73176
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating19.4 US tons
Inventory rating11.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2014)
Projected traffic54 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 23-F.9 Local Rd. over Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is 23-F.9 Local Rd. over Coon 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 23-F.9 Local Rd. over Coon Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is 23-F.9 Local Rd. over Coon Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 23-F.9 Local Rd. over Coon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.