US Bridges

Rs 1816 B16-E57-S4 over Bell Creek

Good

Dickinson County, Kansas · 257 Old HWY 40 · Structure no. 00000000021B940

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,670
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1816 B16-E57-S4 over Bell Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1816 B16-E57-S4 over Bell Creek in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,670 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1816 B16-E57-S4
CrossesBell Creek
Location257 Old HWY 40
RouteCounty Highway 1816
CountyDickinson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.91022, -97.34244
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,670 (2014)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Rs 1816 B16-E57-S4 over Bell Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1816 B16-E57-S4 over Bell Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1816 B16-E57-S4 over Bell Creek carry?

About 1,670 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1816 B16-E57-S4 over Bell Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1816 B16-E57-S4 over Bell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.