US Bridges

Union RD (W19-S20) over Trib. to Carry Creek

Good

Dickinson County, Kansas · 1880 Union RD · Structure no. 000210861004561

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union RD (W19-S20) over Trib. to Carry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Union RD (W19-S20) over Trib. to Carry Creek in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUnion RD (W19-S20)
CrossesTrib. to Carry Creek
Location1880 Union RD
RouteCounty Highway 158
CountyDickinson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.86879, -96.96385
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2011)
Projected traffic30 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 Union RD (W19-S20) over Trib. to Carry Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Union RD (W19-S20) over Trib. to Carry 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 Union RD (W19-S20) over Trib. to Carry Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Union RD (W19-S20) over Trib. to Carry Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Union RD (W19-S20) over Trib. to Carry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.