US Bridges

18.3-N.8 Minor Col over Den Creek

FairPosted for load

Chase County, Kansas · 2.0W of Bazaar · Structure no. 000090901805383

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

18.3-N.8 Minor Col over Den Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 18.3-N.8 Minor Col over Den Creek in Chase County, Kansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2042. The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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Carries18.3-N.8 Minor Col
CrossesDen Creek
Location2.0W of Bazaar
RouteCounty Highway 910
CountyChase County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.27104, -96.56617
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2014)
Projected traffic90 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 18.3-N.8 Minor Col over Den Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is 18.3-N.8 Minor Col over 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 18.3-N.8 Minor Col over Den Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is 18.3-N.8 Minor Col over Den Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 18.3-N.8 Minor Col over Den Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.