US Bridges

25-I.5 Local Rd. over Trib. to Cedar Creek

FairPosted for load

Chase County, Kansas · 4.7E 1.5N of Wonsevu · Structure no. 000090891505520

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

25-I.5 Local Rd. over Trib. to Cedar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 25-I.5 Local Rd. over Trib. to Cedar Creek in Chase County, Kansas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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Carries25-I.5 Local Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Cedar Creek
Location4.7E 1.5N of Wonsevu
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChase County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.17345, -96.68607
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 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 traffic40 (2014)
Projected traffic48 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 25-I.5 Local Rd. over Trib. to Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is 25-I.5 Local Rd. over Trib. to Cedar 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 25-I.5 Local Rd. over Trib. to Cedar Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is 25-I.5 Local Rd. over Trib. to Cedar Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 25-I.5 Local Rd. over Trib. to Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.