US Bridges

141st RD over Grouse Creek

FairPosted for load

Cowley County, Kansas · 0.8S of Silverdale · Structure no. 000180867507088

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
283 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

141st RD over Grouse Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 141st RD over Grouse Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries141st RD
CrossesGrouse Creek
Location0.8S of Silverdale
RouteCounty Highway 1819
CountyCowley County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.02749, -96.90437
Functional classRural Minor 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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating39.4 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length283 ft (86.3 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.4 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 traffic45 (2018)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 141st RD over Grouse Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is 141st 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 141st RD over Grouse Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 141st RD over Grouse Creek?

The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 141st RD over Grouse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.