US Bridges

E Quaker RD over Spring River-Overflow

PoorPosted for load

Cherokee County, Kansas · 1.0N 1.1E of Riverton · Structure no. 000111109107000

Built
1916
109 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Quaker RD over Spring River-Overflow is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying E Quaker RD over Spring River-Overflow in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

CarriesE Quaker RD
CrossesSpring River-Overflow
Location1.0N 1.1E of Riverton
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.08962, -94.68185
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2004)
Projected traffic5 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$330,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Quaker RD over Spring River-Overflow built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Quaker RD over Spring River-Overflow 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 Quaker RD over Spring River-Overflow carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E Quaker RD over Spring River-Overflow?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns E Quaker RD over Spring River-Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.