US Bridges

Rs 96 over Cedar Creek

Fair

Chautauqua County, Kansas · 1.5E of Elgin · Structure no. 000000000100170

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Thru
Concrete
Length
145 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 96 over Cedar Creek is a concrete arch - thru carrying Rs 96 over Cedar Creek in Chautauqua County, Kansas. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 145 by 2043. The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 96
CrossesCedar Creek
Location1.5E of Elgin
RouteCounty Highway 96
CountyChautauqua County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.00949, -96.25569
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length145 ft (44.3 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2019)
Projected traffic145 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 96 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 96 over 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 96 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rs 96 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 96 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.