8th. Street over Branch of Spring River
FairCherokee County, Kansas · Intersection 8th & Grant · Structure no. 502000110000005
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 62 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2004 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
8th. Street over Branch of Spring River is a concrete continuous slab carrying 8th. Street over Branch of Spring River in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 36 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 8th. Street over Branch of Spring River built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is 8th. 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 8th. Street over Branch of Spring River carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is 8th. Street over Branch of Spring River?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns 8th. Street over Branch of Spring River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.