7th. Street over Branch of Spring River
PoorPosted for loadCherokee County, Kansas · Intersection 7th. & East · Structure no. 502000110000002
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 64 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2004 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
7th. Street over Branch of Spring River is a concrete continuous slab carrying 7th. Street over Branch of Spring River 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 7th. Street over Branch of Spring River built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.
What condition is 7th. Street over Branch of Spring River 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 7th. Street over Branch of Spring River carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is 7th. Street over Branch of Spring River?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns 7th. Street over Branch of Spring River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.