US Bridges

17.2-N.5 Local Rd. over Trib. to Den Creek

Poor

Chase County, Kansas · 1.0N 2.2W of Bazaar · Structure no. 000090901505362

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

17.2-N.5 Local Rd. over Trib. to Den Creek is a concrete slab carrying 17.2-N.5 Local Rd. over Trib. to Den Creek in Chase County, Kansas. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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Carries17.2-N.5 Local Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Den Creek
Location1.0N 2.2W of Bazaar
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChase County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.28686, -96.57895
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2014)
Projected traffic24 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$260,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 17.2-N.5 Local Rd. over Trib. to Den Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is 17.2-N.5 Local Rd. over Trib. to Den Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does 17.2-N.5 Local Rd. over Trib. to Den Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is 17.2-N.5 Local Rd. over Trib. to Den Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 17.2-N.5 Local Rd. over Trib. to Den Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.