212th RD over Silver Creek
FairPosted for loadCowley County, Kansas · 5.0S 0.8E of Tisdale · Structure no. 000000000180610
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 197 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
212th RD over Silver Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 212th RD over Silver Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2044. The structure is 197 ft (60.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 212th RD over Silver Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is 212th 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 212th RD over Silver Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 212th RD over Silver Creek?
The structure is 197 ft (60.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns 212th RD over Silver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.