US Bridges

SW 90th over Cherry Creek

FairPosted for load

Cherokee County, Kansas · 1.0S of Hallowell · Structure no. 000000000110030

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
181 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 90th over Cherry Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SW 90th over Cherry Creek in Cherokee 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2043. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSW 90th
CrossesCherry Creek
Location1.0S of Hallowell
RouteCounty Highway 101
CountyCherokee County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.16282, -94.99537
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating19.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2019)
Projected traffic300 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

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

Frequently asked questions

When was SW 90th over Cherry Creek built?

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

What condition is SW 90th over Cherry 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SW 90th over Cherry Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SW 90th over Cherry Creek?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SW 90th over Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.