US Bridges

Iron (K1-E5-S30) over Trib. to Chapman Creek

Good

Dickinson County, Kansas · 3670 Iron RD · Structure no. 000210837504203

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Iron (K1-E5-S30) over Trib. to Chapman Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Iron (K1-E5-S30) over Trib. to Chapman Creek in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIron (K1-E5-S30)
CrossesTrib. to Chapman Creek
Location3670 Iron RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.1293, -97.17667
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2011)
Projected traffic42 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Iron (K1-E5-S30) over Trib. to Chapman Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Iron (K1-E5-S30) over Trib. to Chapman 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Iron (K1-E5-S30) over Trib. to Chapman Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Iron (K1-E5-S30) over Trib. to Chapman Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Iron (K1-E5-S30) over Trib. to Chapman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.