296th RD over Grouse Creek
GoodPosted for loadCowley County, Kansas · 0.5N 0.7E of Silverdale · Structure no. 000000000180100
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 363 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
296th RD over Grouse Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 296th RD over Grouse Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2044. The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 296th RD over Grouse Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is 296th RD over Grouse 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does 296th RD over Grouse Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 296th RD over Grouse Creek?
The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns 296th RD over Grouse Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.