US Bridges

112th RD over Silver Creek

FairPosted for load

Cowley County, Kansas · 1.0W of Burden · Structure no. 000000000180460

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
765
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

112th RD over Silver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 112th RD over Silver Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 765 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 920 by 2044. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries112th RD
CrossesSilver Creek
Location1.0W of Burden
RouteCounty Highway 165
CountyCowley County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.31636, -96.78072
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating69.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic765 (2021)
Projected traffic920 by 2044
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 112th RD over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is 112th RD over Silver 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does 112th RD over Silver Creek carry?

About 765 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 112th RD over Silver Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 112th RD over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.