US Bridges

17.8-N.8 Local Rd. over Trib. to Den Creek

FairPosted for load

Chase County, Kansas · 1.0W 0.5N of Bazaar · Structure no. 000090901805368

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

17.8-N.8 Local Rd. over Trib. to Den Creek is a concrete slab carrying 17.8-N.8 Local Rd. over Trib. to Den Creek in Chase County, Kansas. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 5 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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Carries17.8-N.8 Local Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Den Creek
Location1.0W 0.5N of Bazaar
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChase County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.27873, -96.56511
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 rating23 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 17.8-N.8 Local Rd. over Trib. to Den Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is 17.8-N.8 Local Rd. over Trib. to Den 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 17.8-N.8 Local Rd. over Trib. to Den Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is 17.8-N.8 Local Rd. over Trib. to Den Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns 17.8-N.8 Local Rd. over Trib. to Den Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.