US Bridges

City Road over Sappa Creek Tributary

Good

Decatur County, Kansas · 0.5N 2.0E of Oberlin · Structure no. 521000200000480

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

City Road over Sappa Creek Tributary is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying City Road over Sappa Creek Tributary in Decatur County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCity Road
CrossesSappa Creek Tributary
Location0.5N 2.0E of Oberlin
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDecatur County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.83731, -100.48743
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.4 US tons
Inventory rating22.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic25 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was City Road over Sappa Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is City Road over Sappa Creek Tributary in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does City Road over Sappa Creek Tributary carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is City Road over Sappa Creek Tributary?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns City Road over Sappa Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.