US Bridges

SW 90th over Trib. to Fly Creek

FairPosted for load

Cherokee County, Kansas · 2.0S 2.0W of Melrose · Structure no. 000000000110590

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
115
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 90th over Trib. to Fly Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SW 90th over Trib. to Fly Creek in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 115 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSW 90th
CrossesTrib. to Fly Creek
Location2.0S 2.0W of Melrose
RouteCounty Highway 2106
StateKansas
Coordinates37.00133, -94.99517
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2019)
Projected traffic140 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 Trib. to Fly Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 90th over Trib. to Fly 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 2024.

How much traffic does SW 90th over Trib. to Fly Creek carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SW 90th over Trib. to Fly Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SW 90th over Trib. to Fly Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.