East Street over Branch of Spring River
FairPosted for loadCherokee County, Kansas · Intersection 7th. & East · Structure no. 502000110000003
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 42 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2004 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
East Street over Branch of Spring River is a concrete continuous slab carrying East 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 45 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 East Street over Branch of Spring River built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.
What condition is East Street over Branch of Spring River 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 2023.
How much traffic does East Street over Branch of Spring River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is East Street over Branch of Spring River?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns East Street over Branch of Spring River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.