US 50 HWY over Diamond Creek
GoodChase County, Kansas · 2.79 MI NE K150 HWY · Structure no. 999905000090481
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 214 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,315
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 HWY over Diamond Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 50 HWY over Diamond Creek in Chase County, Kansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 5,315 vehicles a day, roughly 51% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,485 by 2044. The structure is 214 ft (65.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 50 HWY over Diamond Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 50 HWY over Diamond Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does US 50 HWY over Diamond Creek carry?
About 5,315 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 51% are trucks.
How long is US 50 HWY over Diamond Creek?
The structure is 214 ft (65.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 HWY over Diamond Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.