155th RD over Silver Creek
PoorPosted for loadCowley County, Kansas · 2.6N of Cameron City · Structure no. 000180871506969
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 109 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
155th RD over Silver Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying 155th RD over Silver Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 155th RD over Silver Creek built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.
What condition is 155th RD over Silver Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does 155th RD over Silver Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 155th RD over Silver Creek?
The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns 155th RD over Silver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.