US Bridges

Paint RD (R17-S25) over Swenson Creek

Good

Dickinson County, Kansas · 2080 Paint RD · Structure no. 000210851004522

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paint RD (R17-S25) over Swenson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Paint RD (R17-S25) over Swenson Creek in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPaint RD (R17-S25)
CrossesSwenson Creek
Location2080 Paint RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.89618, -97.05625
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 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 rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2011)
Projected traffic48 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 Paint RD (R17-S25) over Swenson Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paint RD (R17-S25) over Swenson 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 Paint RD (R17-S25) over Swenson Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Paint RD (R17-S25) over Swenson Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Paint RD (R17-S25) over Swenson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.