US Bridges

Rs 143 | 210th RD over Elm Creek

GoodPosted for load

Cloud County, Kansas · 0.3W 2.5N of Aurora · Structure no. 000000000150250

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
145
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 143 | 210th RD over Elm Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 143 | 210th RD over Elm Creek in Cloud County, Kansas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 65 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 145 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2043. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 143 | 210th RD
CrossesElm Creek
Location0.3W 2.5N of Aurora
RouteCounty Highway 143
StateKansas
Coordinates39.48769, -97.53593
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.9 US tons
Inventory rating11.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (2022)
Projected traffic275 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$690,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 143 | 210th RD over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Rs 143 | 210th RD over Elm Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 143 | 210th RD over Elm Creek carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 143 | 210th RD over Elm Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 143 | 210th RD over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.