E Boston Mills RD over Shawnee Creek
PoorCherokee County, Kansas · 3.0N 1.1E of Riverton · Structure no. 000000000110660
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 279 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 310
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
E Boston Mills RD over Shawnee Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Boston Mills RD over Shawnee Creek in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 310 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 370 by 2043. The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E Boston Mills RD over Shawnee Creek built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.
What condition is E Boston Mills RD over Shawnee Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does E Boston Mills RD over Shawnee Creek carry?
About 310 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is E Boston Mills RD over Shawnee Creek?
The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns E Boston Mills RD over Shawnee Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.