US Bridges

Washington Street over Branch of Spring River

Good

Cherokee County, Kansas · Washington South of 7th. · Structure no. 502000110000001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2004 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Street over Branch of Spring River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Washington Street over Branch of Spring River in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWashington Street
CrossesBranch of Spring River
LocationWashington South of 7th.
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.02833, -94.72917
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2004)
Projected traffic360 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Washington Street over Branch of Spring River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington Street over Branch of Spring River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Washington Street over Branch of Spring River carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Washington Street over Branch of Spring River?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Street over Branch of Spring River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.