US Bridges

102nd RD over Grouse Creek

FairPosted for load

Cowley County, Kansas · 3.7N of Cambridge · Structure no. 000000000180720

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
285 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

102nd RD over Grouse Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 102nd RD over Grouse Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2044. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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Carries102nd RD
CrossesGrouse Creek
Location3.7N of Cambridge
RouteCounty Highway 1007
CountyCowley County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.36714, -96.65936
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2021)
Projected traffic210 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 102nd RD over Grouse Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is 102nd RD over Grouse 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 102nd RD over Grouse Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 102nd RD over Grouse Creek?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 102nd RD over Grouse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.