US Bridges

Quail Rd. (S5-S75) over Trib. to Chapman Creek

FairPosted for load

Dickinson County, Kansas · 3225 Quail RD · Structure no. 000210853004287

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quail Rd. (S5-S75) over Trib. to Chapman Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Quail Rd. (S5-S75) over Trib. to Chapman Creek in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesQuail Rd. (S5-S75)
CrossesTrib. to Chapman Creek
Location3225 Quail RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDickinson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.06503, -97.03664
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2011)
Projected traffic25 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$64,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Quail Rd. (S5-S75) over Trib. to Chapman Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Quail Rd. (S5-S75) over Trib. to Chapman Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Quail Rd. (S5-S75) over Trib. to Chapman Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Quail Rd. (S5-S75) over Trib. to Chapman Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Quail Rd. (S5-S75) over Trib. to Chapman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.