US Bridges

Rs 146 | Union RD over Creek

FairPosted for load

Cloud County, Kansas · 0.9W 2.8N of Ames · Structure no. 000000000150350

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
215
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 146 | Union RD over Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 146 | Union RD over Creek in Cloud County, Kansas. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 6 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 215 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 146 | Union RD
CrossesCreek
Location0.9W 2.8N of Ames
RouteCounty Highway 146
CountyCloud County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.61008, -97.46207
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating28.1 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic215 (2022)
Projected traffic270 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 146 | Union RD over Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 146 | Union RD over Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 146 | Union RD over Creek carry?

About 215 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 146 | Union RD over Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 146 | Union RD over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.